I have been seeing the day start around 4:00 in the morning. Although the sun is not yet peeking over the horizon, the house is being filled with the first part of the light of day.
Today I did the calculation! In the middle of winter the sun may arise at 9:00 in the morning. That’s five hours difference.
Summer and sun help me to wake early and stay up late. Right now, without light-darkening window curtains, I’m more likely to arise earlier in the morning. In the middle of winter I’ll laze around in bed until 7:30 or 8:00. In summer, I also figure bed time must not yet be on the horizon because the sun has not gone below the horizon.
I enjoy the rhythm of the seasons. More time for sleep or more time to enjoy a little more play time – depending on the time of year.
I pity those who sit at the equator – must be dull and boring to see the sun – same time, same place, same – same – same!