Your 2 days behind it was 2 days ago Dec. 21st. If you think I’m wrong that’s OK we’re both close enough. I see it on my calendar!

We'll soon have 25 hour days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mi3x3EL2Vo

I know where.

Solstice
 

Winter was my least favorite time of the year in Connecticut, but now I enjoy every season here in Florida. "Sunshine on my Shoulder makes me happy" John Denver said it well.

The 24 hour day (time for the earth to make one rotation) is actually getting longer on average. Although the recent trend is less. So the OP opening statement is true (that the 'days' will get longer) even when referenced to the light/dark periods in the post.


From 'time and date' site:

"What Is a Leap Second?

Every now and then, we add a leap second to our clocks to synchronize them with the Earth's rotation.

Why Do We Need Leap Seconds?

We add leap seconds from time to time to ensure our clocks reflect the Earth's rotation as accurately as possible. The speed at which our planet rotates around its axis fluctuates daily, and it slows down very slightly over time.

Adding a leap second creates a minute with 61 seconds—and a day with 86,401 seconds instead of the usual 86,400.

About One Second Every 1.5 Years.

An average Earth day is about 0.002 seconds longer than 24 hours. The difference grows to one second in about 1.5 years. However, the Earth's rotation speed fluctuates constantly, so the actual frequency of leap seconds can vary."

Leap seconds:
Leap Second - What is it?.

Interesting factoid...

A short day.......no wonder I could NOT finish cutting the grass.

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Sorry you’re right, your post is dated 12-21 & your exactly right I just got your comment on 12-23, my apology!