If you’re growing weary of the dark winter evenings, don’t fret — more sunshine is on the way.
South Carolinians gained an extra hour of sleep after daylight saving time ended in November, but the tradeoff has been noticeably earlier sunsets.
In Columbia, for instance, the sun has dipped below the horizon as early as 5:14 p.m. this month. With days still shortening, many are wondering: When will the Palmetto State start gaining daylight again?
So, when will SC start gaining sunlight again?
The state’s daylight will continue to shrink until the winter solstice — the shortest day of the year — which occurs at 10:03 a.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, Dec. 21. After that moment, South Carolina will begin its slow march toward longer days, with sunsets getting later through the rest of winter…