On 19 Mar, 17:27, Nick wrote:
Strange thing to say in March, maybe, but the progressive and steady
worsening of the weather over the past week, with the worst weather of
the day always occurring towards the end of the day, is giving that
perception. Feels like about 15 minutes after sunset at present, but I
doubt the sun's gone down already...

That's Equinox for you. 1:33 pm tomorrow and it will all be over.