The Oklahoma City National Memorial, which commemorates the victims of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, is also locate...
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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!
Apison is a medium-sized city located in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. It is the county seat of McIntosh County and has a population of just over 23,000.
Apison is located in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, midway between the Texas state line and the Arkansas state line. It is the county seat of McIntosh County and has a population of 23,000.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Apison has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Notable attractions in Apison include the McIntosh County Courthouse and the Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
Apison experiences a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Temperatures range from an average low of in January to an average high of in July.
The closest states and capitals are Texas to the south and Arkansas to the east. The nearest large city is Tulsa, Oklahoma, which is to the northeast.
McIntosh County was formed on February 15, 1907, from parts of Osage and Pontotoc counties. Apison served as the county seat from 1907 until 1921, when it was moved to the newly established city of McIntosh. The county seat was moved back to Apison in 2005.
Notable attractions in Apison include the McIntosh County Courthouse and the Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
The Oklahoma City National Memorial, which commemorates the victims of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, is also located in Apison.
}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.