February marks a subtle but significant shift in winter as days grow longer and sunlight increases across the Northern Hemisphere. Following the December solstice, Earth’s tilt toward the sun becomes more apparent, and by February, the gain in daylight is noticeable. Northern cities see the most dramatic changes: New York City gains over an hour of daylight by February 28, while Miami adds just 37 minutes due to its proximity to the equator. Longer days bring earlier sunrises, later sunsets, and shorter nights, signaling the slow march toward spring even as winter’s cold and snowstorms persist. https://www.accuweather.com/en/space-news/the-february-shift-that-makes-winter-feel-different/1857670