Daylight Saving Time: The Fall Back

It's the time of year again when we "fall back" an hour, as Daylight Saving Time ends.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a seasonal time change that was first implemented in the United States in 1918. The purpose of DST is to make better use of daylight by moving the clocks forward one hour in the spring and back one hour in the fall.

This year, DST will end on November 6th at 2:00 a.m. When the clocks "fall back" an hour, it will be 1:00 a.m. again.

There are a few things you can do to prepare for the time change:
1) Set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on November 5th.
2) If you have a programmable thermostat, set it to adjust automatically to the new time.
3) Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have fresh batteries.
4) Get a good night's sleep on November 5th, as you may be a little groggy the next day.

DST has its pros and cons:

Pros:
- It can save energy by reducing the need for artificial lighting in the evening.
- It can make it safer for children to walk to school in the morning.
- It can give people more time to enjoy outdoor activities in the evening.

Cons:
- It can disrupt sleep patterns and cause grogginess.
- It can increase the risk of car accidents.
- It can be confusing for people who travel across time zones.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to continue using DST is a complex one. There are both benefits and drawbacks to the time change, and it is important to weigh these factors carefully before making a decision.

In the meantime, don't forget to set your clocks back one hour on November 5th, and enjoy the extra hour of sleep!