Spring Forward - Daylight Saving Time Begins on Sunday

I think I've got it right this year - it's spring forward, fall back. Since I get confused with this every time, I'm going to quote the official party line, brought to us by the U. S. Naval Observatory, official time keeper in the United States. "Starting in 2007, daylight time begins in the United States on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. On the second Sunday in March, clocks are set ahead one hour at 2:00 a.m. local standard time, which becomes 3:00 a.m. local daylight time. On the first Sunday in November, clocks are set back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local daylight time, which becomes 1:00 a.m. local standard time. These dates were established by Congress in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Pub. L. no. 109-58, 119 Stat 594 (2005)." To me, daylight saving time marks the beginning of the end for winter, with the celestial beginning of spring coming on March 20 (spring equinox). We enjoy longer periods of sunshine each day until the start of summer on June 21, when the process reverses and slowly takes us to the next winter.

Unless you plan on being awake and functional at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, set your clocks forward one hour before retiring on Saturday night. You'll then be on time for Sunday activities, though maybe a little ragged from losing an hour of sleep. For those who still have a job, the boss will appreciate your not showing up an hour late.

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