Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

electric_blue68

(25,256 posts) Thu Dec 4, 2025, 07:41 PM 20 hrs ago

While the days will get shorter till Dec 21, at least after Dec 7 ....

the sunset will start setting later!
Thank goodness!!!

I wait with anticipation till 🩷 Day Light Savings Time!
Even just, like, when the sun sets at 5:30 PM!!, instead of 4:29PM now in the NYC/NJ/CON area.
😑😑 Ugh, siiigh.

3 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

While the days will get shorter till Dec 21, at least after Dec 7 .... (Original Post) electric_blue68 20 hrs ago OP

Up here... 2naSalit 18 hrs ago #1

4:15PM ?! Eeeeee. electric_blue68 16 hrs ago #2

It gets dark... 2naSalit 10 hrs ago #3

2naSalit

(99,334 posts)

1. Up here...

Reply to electric_blue68 (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 10:00 PM

18 hrs ago

North of the 45th parallel, it's dark by 4:15pm.

I don't mind, it makes the longer days that much more welcome.

electric_blue68

(25,256 posts)

2. 4:15PM ?! Eeeeee.

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #1)

Fri Dec 5, 2025, 12:01 AM

16 hrs ago

😄

What's your longest day?

2naSalit

(99,334 posts)

3. It gets dark...

Reply to electric_blue68 (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 5, 2025, 06:07 AM

10 hrs ago

Around 3:30 pm up near the 49th. And in Alaska, thy won't see daylight for months!

Reply to this discussion