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New research shows that a “solar clock” based on the sun’s magnetic field, rather than the presence or absence of sunspots, can precisely describe and predict many key changes throughout the ...

So, your internal clock may remain slightly longer than 24 hours, causing you to drift out of sync with the solar day. With each passing day, those extra minutes can accumulate.

We made a handy clock for you. What time will eclipse be on April 8, 2024? The moon will appear to move in front of the sun beginning at 2:07 p.m. on April 8 in Rochester, New York.