Rodger
It wasnt night when I came back, it was 'getting dark', i was with 5 minutes of the airfield at all times, the CFI signed me out at 3:15 knowing i was going for an hr, I landed well before the onset of official night and know the rules and know about it being dark closer to the ground, had it been a !!!!ty cloudy day I wouldnt have even took off at 3:30, i would have canned it for another day.
I just thought Id share my experiences, I was more than aware of the light and the need to head back, safety first is how I fly, but thanks for the comments
D.