We usually think as November being dull and cloudy. The days are short. Today the sun rose at 8:19 and set at 4:27. That meant 8 hours and 8 minutes of sun.
However , there is one bright spot on the horizon.
When driving at these times the sun is so low all day that it just nicely shines in your car windows no matter what time of day it is. So in the morning if you are going east you look almost directly into the sun. At noon the sun is brighter but is still shines directly in the car windows, Same thing going west in the afternoon.
So November days may be dull with weak sun as it's on an angle that is going through much of the atmosphere. But since the rays are low they hit you in the eye.
Well, it could be worse. Sunrise in Inuvik today is 12:34 and sunset 2:48 for 2 hours and 14 minutes of sun.
Here's two shots of the same thing from Nov. 19
I think it is hard for people of southern locales to understand such things. I tell people of having to wear sunglasses all the time while driving in the winter months (low sun angle and snow) and of summer days that stretched on for nearly 18 hours and they don't really believe me. I only know due to a decade I spent up in central Minnesota before moving back south again.
ReplyDeleteAnd to be honest it's hard to understand how things work in the south although I like to visit warm places.
DeleteOn those dreary short winter days, I could never complain about the sunlight. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya.
DeleteYes, this time of year it's really hard to see when driving east. Nothing seems to help except not driving. :-)
ReplyDeleteTrue. You can't get away from it.
DeleteI thought I was the only one who found it annoying that the low sun in winter makes driving more difficult and, honestly, dangerous. And exactly for that reason, rainy days here in Seattle, in winter, can have somewhat of a positive effect. How much longer do you think it will be dry in Red Deer?
ReplyDeleteWe get some cloud too. We have some snow now but I would think it will be a dry winter with little snow. Remember that and check with me in the spring.
DeleteWill do!
DeleteShort days indeed. We have a longer day, but not by that much. The sun sets today around 4:20.
ReplyDeleteAnd it will get shorter yet. Our shortest in the afternoon will be 4:20.
DeleteI work hard not to get lazy and withered when the sun goes down so early each day. I love those Scottish and Irish mysteries and the lovely scenery...but realize I do need SUN!
ReplyDeleteUsing the car visor is a daily thing, even at the side position.
ReplyDeleteHappy December!
Yes , I also have to use the side position.
DeleteI would be depressed with so little daylight as in Inuvik.
ReplyDeleteI loved it, but then I was young and partying all the time.
DeleteSunrise today is 8:30 and the sunset is at 4:11. Not much difference from you.
ReplyDeleteWe are just about done with things getting shorter.
DeleteI look forward to the days getting longer again...20 some days til that begins to happen!
ReplyDeleteWell, not so fast. It sort of hangs there for quite a few days before days get longer.
DeleteI do have trouble with low winter sun n my eyes. sun glasses don't help much.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've tried sunglasses and they don't work well because when you turn north the shades are too dark.
DeleteI am familiar with the low, blinding sun.
ReplyDeleteAnybody who lives in Canada should be familiar with this situation.
DeleteThe sun also shines right in my camera lens at this time of year, which makes photography a challenge!
ReplyDeleteSo that's why my photos are fuzzy!
Deletesun shining in the car o the window throughout the day makes me happier
ReplyDeleteglad you don't live in Inuvik oh dear
That's very interesting. I enjoyed seeing those photos.
ReplyDeleteI do like the changes in seasons.
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