The city's schools have consistently been ranked in the top five percent of schools in Illinois and the top ten percent of schools in the Midwes...
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Most people know that sunset is the time when the sun goes down. But did you know that the sun doesn't actually set? Instead, Earth rotates into darkness, giving us the illusion that the sun is setting. So what causes sunset?
Well, it's a combination of things. The Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight in every direction, but blue and violet light are scattered more than other colors. This is why the sky is usually blue during the daytime. As the sun gets lower in the sky, the atmosphere becomes thicker and more dense.
This scattering of sunlight happens to a greater extent, and we see red and orange light more than blue and violet light. That's why sunset is usually a beautiful red or orange color. So next time you see sunset, remember that you're actually seeing Earth rotate into darkness!
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Alzada is located in central Illinois, in the counties of White and Greene. As of the 2010 census, it has a population of 10,728.
The city is located on the White River, about southwest of the Indiana state line. It is the county seat of Greene County and the principal city of the Alzada Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Alzada is home to Sheboygan County Community College, one of the largest community colleges in the Midwest.
The economy of the city is based on agriculture, retail, educational services, manufacturing, and health care. The city is served by the Alzada Airport.
The city is home to the Alzada Area Jr./Sr. High School, which is ranked in the top five percent of all schools in the state of Illinois and the top ten percent of all schools in the Midwest. There are eight high schools within the city limits. There are also six elementary schools and one middle school.
The city's public schools are supported by the Greene County School District.
Its health care facilities include Alzada Regional Hospital and Alzada HealthCare.
The city has two colleges, Sheboygan County Community College and Illinois Valley Community College, as well as four regional hospitals: Alzada Regional Hospital, Exline Regional Hospital, Feliciana Regional Medical Center, and the Vanguard Medical Center.
The nearest states, in order of distance, are Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The city is also close to the capital city of Springfield, Illinois.
The terrain in Alzada is hilly and mostly rural. The White River flows through the city, and there are several parks and recreational areas located within its limits. The climate is quasi-temperate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers.
The city's residents are mainly Protestant and Catholic. There is also a small Muslim population.
The city has a variety of businesses, ranging from small agricultural businesses to major manufacturing and healthcare companies. There are also a number of arts and cultural organizations present in the city.
The city's schools have consistently been ranked in the top five percent of schools in Illinois and the top ten percent of schools in the Midwest. The city's public hospitals are also rated highly.
}As the sun sets, the sky slowly grows dark. For many people, this is a time to relax and wind down for the day. But have you ever wondered exactly when it gets dark? The answer may surprise you.
Did you know that darkness actually begins long before the sun sets? As the sun gets lower in the sky, its light has to travel through more atmosphere. This filters out some of the blue light, making the sun look redder. At the same time, shadows get longer and darker. So by the time the sun finally dips below the horizon, darkness has already begun to fall.
Of course, not all places on Earth experience darkness at the same time. Near the equator, the sun sets and rises almost directly overhead. This means that there is less of a difference between daytime and nighttime. Closer to the poles, however, the sun stays low in the sky for much of the year. This leads to longer periods of darkness during wintertime.