Sep 6, 2024 - News
Mapped: How much daylight we're losing
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Even if fall weather hasn't arrived yet, one thing's for certain: The days are getting shorter.
Zoom in: Columbus will lose 2 hours, 50 minutes of daylight between June 20 (the summer solstice) and Sept. 22 (the fall equinox), per NOAA's handy Solar Calculator.
How it works: Here in the Northern Hemisphere, northern latitudes lose more daylight in the fall and winter compared to areas closer to the equator as the Sun's path through the sky shifts southward.
Worthy of your time: If you struggle with the winter blues, check out this advice on dealing with seasonal affective disorder or seasonal depression from Axios' Carly Mallenbaum.