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Longer days ahead: Why late winter brings a surge in daylight
Between February and March, central and northern U.S. locations gain 80 to 100 minutes of additional daylight, improving mood and extending evening activities, experts say.
- Up to 80 to 100 minutes of extra daylight between February and March will be visible across the central and northern United States, with earlier sunrises and later sunsets already occurring by February.
- Earth's axial tilt causes the winter solstice in late December to mark the start of longer daylight as it raises the sun's angle across the sky.
- By the spring equinox in March, day and night are nearly equal in length, and late-winter gains accelerate as the sun delivers more energy even while lingering cold, snow, and slow-to-warm land and water persist.
- Residents notice extended evening light as extra sunlight improves mood and daily routines, signaling spring even while temperatures remain low.
- Because latitude matters, exact daylight gains vary by latitude, making the seasonal transition toward warmer seasons feel stronger in regions with larger gains.
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Longer days ahead: Why late winter brings a surge in daylight
Despite winter’s cold grip, daylight steadily increases throughout February as Earth’s tilt shifts the sun higher in the sky.
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