Daylight Saving Time Ends

On November 1, 2009 at 2 a.m., set your clocks back an hour.  That means you could end up with an extra hour of sleep Sunday.  If you think that it seems a little later this year, you’re correct. A few years ago lawmakers voted to extend the period of time that the country observes the clock-shift. The United States Congress extended Daylight Saving Time as part of the Energy Policy Act.  Clocks are to be set ahead one hour on the second Sunday of March instead of on the first Sunday of April and clocks were set back one hour on the first Sunday in November, rather than on the last Sunday of October.

It’s also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Also check the clocks in your computers, DVD players and microwaves in case they don’t automatically adjust the time.

One of the biggest reasons for Daylight Saving Time is that it reportedly saves electricity. Studies are still being conducted to see if that long-held belief is true.

Enjoy your extra hour of sleep Roswell!