-In the early 21st century, Bertha has seen a resurgence in population and revitalization
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!
, and some interesting facts about the city
Located in southeastern Washington, Bertha is the largest city in Benton County. The population was 34,545 as of the 2010 census. Bertha is located at 47°14′24″N 117°3′45″W / 47.2417°N 117.052°W / 47.2417; -117.052 on the left bank of the Columbia River, at the convergence of U.S. Routes 97 and 26, midway between Auburn, Washington, to the north and Kennewick, Washington, to the south.
Bertha was founded in 1875 as the railroad town of Point Pleasant. The town was renamed in honor of the first woman toingership in the United States, Bertha A. Dixson. The first railroad to reach the town was the Northern Pacific, and it was the hometown of famed writer Zane Grey. The population peaked in 1915 with 2,624 residents. Following the closure of the railroad in the 1920s, the town went into a long period of decline. In the early 21st century, Bertha has seen a resurgence in population and revitalization.
The city is located in the eastern Cascades range on the banks of the Columbia River. The city is within the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is about northeast of Seattle.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bertha has a cool-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps. Winters are generally mild and dry, while summers are hot and humid. A significant events in Bertha in the year was the Columbia River Flood of 1964 that flooded much of the city.
The nearest states are Oregon to the north, Washington to the east, and California to the south. The nearest major metropolitan area is Portland, Oregon. The capital of Washington is Olympia, about to the southeast.
Some interesting facts about Bertha:
-The population of Bertha peaked in 1915 with 2,624 residents
-The city was founded in 1875 as the railroad town of Point Pleasant
-The first railroad to reach the town was the Northern Pacific
-The town was renamed in honor of the first woman toingership in the United States, Bertha A. Dixson
-The population peaked in 1915 with 2,624 residents
-In the early 21st century, Bertha has seen a resurgence in population and revitalization
}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.