Time change: Quebec will have to grit its teeth until February

Time change

From November 2 to 3, digital clocks will automatically set the time back. At 2 a.m. Saturday night, it will be 1 a.m. For watches and dials that are not plugged in, you will need to do this when you get up. Quebec will therefore return to Eastern Standard Time and thus begin a long period during which the sun sets before 5 p.m. When this threshold is not reached, brightness seems to be lacking and the length of daylight appears very short.

Solar winter

The positive thing about Eastern Standard Time is that the sun rises earlier in the morning. However, he also goes to bed earlier. For some people, it’s best to take advantage of the clarity early in the morning to start the day. However, Quebec is entering a dark quarter, i.e. solar winter starting Wednesday. Not only are the available hours of sunlight at a minimum, but our star is also at its lowest in the sky. As a result, the rays reach us less.

Long darkness

From November to February, the solar winter can put our morale to the test due to the lack of light. On Sunday, the sun will set at 4:37 p.m. The following days, the day will end earlier and earlier. Between December 6 and 12, it will set at 4:10 p.m. Afterwards, you will have to wait until February 1 before a sunset after 5 p.m.

With the collaboration of Kevin Cloutier, meteorologist.

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