The Chicago area is still in the throes of summer, but in reality fall and shorter days are right around the corner.
Sunsets continue to occur earlier in the day, while the end of summer looms in September and the end of daylight saving time awaits later this year.
When do those dates occur, and what other daylight-related milestones are coming up? Here’s what to know.
When is the next daylight milestone?
According to TimeandDate, Chicago area saw its sunsets slide back past 8 p.m. for the first time on Aug. 8, and days will continue to get shorter as the year moves along.
Another milestone will be hit on Saturday, as Chicago will see sunrise occur after 6 a.m. for the first time since April 21. Sunset times are also occurring earlier and earlier, and the next milestone in that categ