When Does the Sun Go Nighty-Night in Boston? A Hilariously Unofficial Guide
Ah, Boston. The city of baked beans, marathoners who make sidewalks weep, and a skyline that confuses tourists for a misplaced game of Jenga. But what about the darkness? When does the glorious sunshine finally pack it in and let the city dwellers unleash their inner bat (metaphorically, of course... unless you live in the Back Bay, then who knows what goes on there after dark). Fear not, intrepid darkness seekers, for this guide will be your beacon... well, until the actual beacon of night, you get the idea.
Sunsets: Not Quite as Early as Your College Sleep Schedule
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Let's dispel the myth right now: Boston isn't exactly the land of the midnight sun. In July, sunsets tend to happen around 8:20 pm. That means you've got plenty of time to squeeze in a Fenway Park game, devour a lobster roll the size of your head (because, Boston!), and still catch some twilight strolls along the Charles River before the crickets start chirping (or maybe that's just the disgruntled Red Sox fans leaving the stadium).
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But Wait, There's More! A Word on Daylight Saving Time
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Now, before you get all "summer never ends" in your head, remember the villain of every early morning: Daylight Saving Time. That trickster pushes the clock forward in the spring, meaning sunsets get a little later for a while. But fear not, because come fall, it gives us that glorious gift of an extra hour of sleep (or an extra hour to frantically search for your misplaced sunglasses because hey, it's still light out!).
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So How Can You Actually Track This Elusive Darkness?
While this guide is excellent company (wink, wink), there are more high-tech solutions. Here are a couple of options:
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- Download a fancy weather app: These things can predict the weather with all the accuracy of a squirrel trying to bury an acorn (sometimes they get it right, sometimes they think a snowflake is a rogue marshmallow), but hey, at least they'll tell you the sunset time.
- Stalk the internet: There are countless websites that can give you the exact sunset time for any given day in Boston. Just be careful not to get lost in a black hole of existential dread while browsing tide tables and moon phases (it happens).
How To: Frequently Asked Darkness-Seeking Questions
How To: Prepare for Early Sunsets?Answer: Stock up on cozy blankets, good books, and maybe a fire pit (check local regulations first, fire marshals are no joke).
How To: Convince Your Friends Boston Has Eternal Nightlife?Answer: Play along with it. It'll be their little secret (and yours for when you need an excuse to get out of that third after-work drink).
How To: Tell the Difference Between Twilight and Your Neighbor Leaving Their Porch Light On?Answer: Look for the stars! If you see them, it's twilight. If not, it's probably just Steve forgot about his porch light again.
How To: Celebrate Darkness?Answer: Have a flashlight tag night! Or, you know, just enjoy a peaceful evening gazing at the stars (assuming Steve turned off his porch light).
How To: Appreciate Boston, No Matter the Time of Day?Answer: Easy! It's a fantastic city with a rich history, delicious food, and friendly people (most of the time).
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