Today, Bergen is a major cultural, academic, and shipping center in Norway
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!
Bergen is a historical city in the county of Hordaland on the west coast of Norway. With a population of around 190,000, it is the second largest city in the country. Bergen is an important cultural, academic, and shipping center in Norway, and is a popular tourist destination.
Bergen is located on the western coast of Norway, at the mouth of the Bergensfjord. The city is bordered by the municipality of Askvoll to the north, the municipality of Ås to the east, the municipality of Fana to the south and the municipality of Karlsund to the west. The Bergen city government includes six boroughs: Bergenhus, Fana, Karlsund, Vågsbygd, Askvoll and Ås.
Bergen is the largest city in Nordland county and the fifth largest city in Norway. The city covers an area of 465 km2 and has a population density of 324 inhabitants per km2. The city was built on an isthmus between two large valleys, and has a long coastline on the Bergen fjord, stretching south to the city of Stavanger.
The city is divided by the narrow, winding Eikåsen valley, which divides it into the commercial downtown on the western side, and the residential eastern side. The downtown is on an elevated plateau, and has easy access to highways and major transport hubs. The eastern side is more spread out and includes the large,green Uni-Bergens Forest, which covers almost one fifth of the city.
The city has a temperate climate, with mild winters and cool, wet summers. There is a high level of humidity, especially in the downtown area. The average temperature in January is −3 °C, while the average temperature in July is 23 °C.
Bergen was founded in 1048 by King Harald Hardrada, who had fled the Danish king Sweyn Forkbeard. Harald had married a Norwegian woman, Gudridel Haraldsdotter, and wanted to establish a permanent residence in her homeland. He chose a location on the mouth of the Bergensfjord, between two large valleys. The city was initially fortified by the surrounding local chieftains, but was soon largely self-governing.
The city grew rapidly, and by the 1300s, it was the largest city in Norway. It soon became an important trade center, and by the 1800s, it was the largest port in Europe. Bergen was one of the few Norwegian cities to remain unscathed by the Norwegian civil war of the 1940s. The city was heavily damaged by the German bombing raids during World War II, but was rebuilt in the 1950s.
Today, Bergen is a major cultural, academic, and shipping center in Norway
}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.