Atoka experiences a hot and dry climate with average temperatures ranging from 36 degrees in the winter to 85 degrees in the summer. The city is...
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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!
Atoka city is located in Atoka County, Oklahoma and has a population of 9,085 as of the 2010 census. The city is adjacent to the county seat of atoka, the largest city in Atoka County. Geographically, Atoka is located in the Western Great Plains region of the United States. The city is bordered by the state of Oklahoma to the north and west, and by Le Flore County, Texas to the south and east.
Atoka experiences a hot and dry climate with average temperatures ranging from 36 degrees in the winter to 85 degrees in the summer. The city is also subject to periodic severe thunderstorms. The nearest state capital is Oklahoma City, which is approximately away. The population of Atoka city was 9,085 as of the 2010 census. The median income for a household in the city was $39,464, and the median income for a family was $53,786. According to the 2008–2012 American Community Survey, the median age for residents in the city was 32.9 years. Approximately 60.5% of the population was male, while 39.5% was female. The city's population was 83.7% White, 5.9% American Indian, 2.5% Asian, and 1.1% some other race.
}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.