As of the census of 2000, there were 3,921 people, 1,574 households, and 9
Sunset
Twilight
Darkness
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!
Benzonia, Michigan is a city located in Benzonia Township, Branch County, Michigan. The population was 3,921 at the 2000 census. The city is adjacent to the unincorporated community of Benzonia Center. Benzonia is located 43 miles northwest of Detroit.
Benzonia is located in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The city is situated on the eastern shore of Benzie Lake, bordered by Benzonia Park on the south and Jordan on the east. The City of Benzonia has a total area of .
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.
The city is in the humid continental climate zone. The average seasonal temperature is 47 degrees with an average of 10.5 inches of snow.
Benzonia is served by the Benzonia School District. The Benzonia Public Library is located in the city.
The closest states are Indiana and Ohio to the east, and Wisconsin and Illinois to the north. Benzonia is located in the middle of Michigan. The capital of Michigan is Lansing.
Benzonia is served by U.S. Routes 23 and 141.
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,963 people, 1,549 households, and 865 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 1,681 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 1,549 households of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.09.
The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,921 people, 1,574 households, and 9
}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.