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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!
Ames is located in Iowa, a state in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. The city is located in southeastern Iowa, about halfway between Des Moines, Iowa's largest city, to the north, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to the south. Ames is the city of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of 199,529 as of the 2010 Census. Ames was originally founded in 1856, and was named for General James J. Ames, a hero of the Mexican-American War. Ames is the home of Iowa State University, the largest university in the state. The university's agricultural research enterprise is a major employer in the city. Ames also hosts the United States Air Force's Ames Research Center, one of the largest and most advanced institutions devoted to research in the USAF.
Located in Tornado Alley, Ames has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. Summers are warm and humid, and winters are cold but dry. The city experiences far more severe weather than other areas of Iowa due to its location. The closest state capital is Des Moines, to the north. The closest national capital is Washington, D.C., to the south. The population was 184,354 as of the 2010 census, making it the fourth most populous city in Iowa.
Primary industries in Ames include agriculture, education, information technology, and bioscience. Ames was awarded the Smart City Award from the National Civic League in 2016. Ames was a finalist for the Forbes 2018 list of the world's 50 best cities.
General James J. Ames, a hero of the Mexican-American War, founded the city of Ames in 1856. The city was named in his honor. Ames
was originally located in northeast Iowa, but the rapidly growing city pushed the original town to the extreme southeast of the state.
Ames has a humid continental climate, abbreviated on climate maps as "Dfa". Summers are warm and humid, and winters are cold but dry. The city experiences far more severe weather than other areas of Iowa due to its location in Tornado Alley. The closest state capital is Des Moines, to the north. The closest national capital is Washington, D.C., to the south. The population was 184,354 as of the 2010 census, making it the fourth most populous city in Iowa.
In 2016, Ames was awarded the Smart City Award from the National Civic League. Forbes included Ames in their 2018 list of the world's 50 best cities.
As a college town, Ames has a rich history and culture. One of the city's most popular attractions is the Iowa State Fairgrounds, which includes the Iowa State Capitol, the world's oldest surviving legislative building. The city also has a number of theaters and art galleries, as well as dozens of restaurants and coffee shops.
Iowa State University, the largest university in the
}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.