Turn clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12 for Daylight Saving Time. Courtesy/Farmers Almanac

Daylight Saving Time News:

The second Sunday in March is when Daylight Saving Time begins in most areas of the US, so in 2023 we will “spring forward” one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12. So remember to set clocks ahead one hour before bed tonight.

The idea behind moving the clocks twice a year is to take better advantage of the sun’s natural electricity (or light). Most of us get out of bed after the sun has risen and go to bed after it has set. But what if the sun rose and set later?

When we spring forward and fall back, we’re not really “saving” time; we’re just giving up a little sun in the morning and adding it to the evening. So will we better utilize the sun’s illumination during this newfound sunlight?

Later sunsets cause people to get out and do more in the evenings. Some argue that this results in an increase in our gasoline consumption as we drive around more during the lighter evenings.

And if it’s darker in the morning, doesn’t that mean more electricity will be needed to get ready for school and work? Food for thought…

Source: Farmers Almanac