Erica Kilius

For society’s ‘night owls,’ whose internal clocks naturally run later, this stretch of winter can be especially challenging. (Unsplash/ToaHeftiba)

February 9, 2026

February is hard on ‘night owls’ in northern climates, but there are ways to cope

Erica Kilius, University of Northern British Columbia

February creates a perfect storm for night owls: limited daylight and the added burden of ‘social jet lag’ layered with circadian misalignment. Here’s how to get through the dark days.

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February is hard on ‘night owls’ in northern climates, but there are ways to cope

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