Embracing the Glow: January’s Gift of Extra Light in New Jersey
A flock of flamingos fly in the sky at sunset in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Jan. 6, 2024.
As we step into the first month of the year, a subtle change is happening around us – the days are slowly getting longer. It’s like nature is offering us a little more daylight to brighten our lives. By the end of January, we’ll be treated to an extra hour of precious sunlight.
But wait, before we dive into the extra light, let’s talk about where you live. According to Almanac.com If you’re in the northern states like Minnesota or Washington, you’ll be soaking up an entire extra hour of daylight by January 31st. Imagine having that bonus sunshine to lift your spirits during the chilly winter days.
Now, if you find yourself in the southern states like Florida, don’t worry – you’re not left out. You’ll still get about 30 minutes of additional daylight to enjoy. It might not be as much as our friends up north, but hey, every minute counts, right?
And here’s a little secret: the whole country gets a collective gift of an extra hour when Daylight Saving Time kicks in on March 10th. It’s like a national agreement to make our days a tad longer. The best part? The days will keep stretching until the summer solstice on June 20th, marking the peak of daylight.
Now, the big question arises: would you rather keep the current system or make Daylight Saving Time permanent? Picture having that extra hour of daylight throughout the entire year. It’s a tempting thought, isn’t it? Longer evenings, more time for outdoor activities, and a sunnier disposition – the possibilities are endless.
As we bask in the growing light of January, let’s ponder on the gift of time the universe is offering. Whether you’re in the north or south, let’s appreciate the extra daylight and dream about a future with sunnier days all year round.
Netflix New Releases for January 2024
Streaming giant Netflix has a lot of highly-anticipated movies to offer their subscribers. From comedies to grisly dramas, the streamer’s January releases feature some of our favorite actors and producers. With the writers and actors strikes over, streamers and production companies are releasing projects that have been held off due to production being shut down in the latter half of 2023.
New Film and Television Series in 2024
For Netflix, one of the streamer’s highest-profile new series, 3 Body Problem, was bumped out of 2023 and into 2024. This is the first post-Game of Thrones show from creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss, arriving in the Spring. The sci-fi drama has been in the works since 2020, starring Eiza González, Benedict Wong, and Game of Thrones alums John Bradley, Liam Cunningham, and Jonathan Pryce. Additionally, the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series is just as highly anticipated for fans of the beloved original Nickelodeon animated series. It will be coming to the streamer in late February.
Sofia Vergara stars as real-life Colombian cartel boss Griselda Blanco in a miniseries, looking completely unrecognizable. In it, she creates one of the most profitable cartels in history. With six episodes that are each an hour long, Griselda creator Eric Newman said Vergara was perfect for the role “not only because she, like Griselda, is a single mother who came to America from Colombia with nothing and built an empire, but because it was unexpected of her to do. Sofia has been thought of one way, a beautiful and brilliant comedic actress, and she is so much more than that.”
For the movie fanatics, Netflix has a few standout films kicking off January alone. Another standout project is Society of the Snow, the harrowing story of the Uruguayan rugby team that crash-landed in the Andes mountains in 1972. Kevin Hart offers a new comedy in a heist film, and Dan Levy directs and stars in a dramedy titled Good Grief. Coming in March, Millie Bobby Brown stars in a fantasy action movie called Damsel. Later in the month, Lindsay Lohan stars in her second rom-com, Irish Wish. April brings Zack Snyder’s sequel, Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver.
Take a look below at the new additions that will be released in January 2024 on Netflix:
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