This "Daylight Gained" Map For February Is Going Viral For Very Good Reason

Matt Stopera
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We're in the midst of one of the (literal) darkest times of the year.

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Yes, January lasted 72 years, and we still have February, March, and April to get through before things really start to heat up. However, let me inspire you with some positive news: a map illustrating how much daylight we'll gain in February.

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The map was posted by Fox 35 meteorologist Noah Bergen, and it's quite literally getting people through their seasonal depression:

Map showing daylight gained in February: Seattle +80 mins, Chicago +70 mins, Las Vegas +50 mins, New Orleans +40 mins, New York +60 mins

"We are so back," this person said.

Tweet shows a weather map of the U.S. highlighting increased daylight hours in February, with regions gaining 40 to 80 minutes of sunlight

"Maybe I will make it after all," another person chimed in.

Tweet showing a U.S. map indicating daylight gains in February, ranging from +40 to +80 minutes across various cities

From "After the January we just experienced, we need this"...

Map showing daylight gains for February in U.S.: +80 mins (North), +70 mins (Seattle/Portland), +60 mins (Midwest/East), +50/40 mins (South)

...to "Thank you Jesus!"

Map showing daylight gained in February across the U.S., with regional increases from 40 to 80 minutes. User thanks Jesus in social media post

You guys, we're almost there!!!!

Map showing daylight gained in February across the U.S., ranging from less than 40 minutes to over 80 minutes, with different regions highlighted