While most are asleep, two employees at Time and Date are setting up advanced equipment in the United States. With two million daily users and viewership numbers comparable to major television networks, the little company based in Forus has become a world leader in celestial phenomena.
A relatively small firm, Time and Date has quietly ascended to global prominence by providing detailed information about astronomical events. The company, based in Forus, is now attracting a massive audience – reaching two million daily users – with its comprehensive coverage of the skies.
The company’s success is driven by its ability to deliver real-time data on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times, as well as detailed information on twilight phases and the position of the sun and moon. As of February 28, 2026, the moon was 93.7% waxing gibbous. The sun’s altitude in Buffalo, New York, at 11:23 pm that evening was -52.0°, with a direction of 333° Northwest. This level of detail, accessible through Time and Date’s astronomy resources, has proven incredibly popular.
According to data from Time and Date, daylight hours in Buffalo on February 28, 2026, were 11 hours and 11 minutes – two minutes and 52 seconds longer than the previous day. The company also provides a seven-day forecast of sunrise and sunset times, showing a continued increase in daylight hours as spring approaches. On March 1, 2026, sunrise is predicted for 6:51 am and sunset for 6:04 pm, with a day length of 11 hours and 13 minutes.
The increasing demand for precise time and date information is fueled by a variety of factors, including the need for accurate scheduling across multiple time zones. As TimeAndDate.US explains, the United States spans six time zones, meaning the date can vary within the country at any given moment. This is particularly important for business operations, legal matters, travel planning, and financial markets.
Time and Date also leverages resources like NASA’s SKYCAL to provide information on celestial events such as moon phases, eclipses, and meteor showers. The company’s ability to integrate data from multiple sources and present it in a user-friendly format has solidified its position as a leading provider of astronomical information. The company’s success demonstrates the growing public interest in understanding and tracking events beyond our planet.
