Big Lake is located just east of the Iowa state capital, Des Moines, and just west of the state's largest city, Omaha. There are several interst...
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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!
Big Lake is a city located in the northwestern part of Iowa, in Hamilton County. The city is situated on the north end of Big Lake, a large natural lake formed by the construction of the Poudre Valley Dam in 1941. The city has a population of 4,740 as of the 2010 census.
Big Lake is located in the northwest corner of Iowa, just east of Nebraska and just west of Colorado. The city is bordered by six other Iowa towns: Cherokee on the north, Lamoni on the east, Acme on the south, Mullett on the southwest, West Union on the west, and Allerton on the northwest. The state capital, Des Moines, is to the southeast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.
Big Lake is located at 39°49′14″N 102°01′41″W.
Big Lake has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters.
The closest state is Nebraska, which is to the east. The capital is Des Moines, which is southeast of Big Lake.
There are no major amusement parks close to Big Lake, but there are several amusement parks in the surrounding area. These include Six Flags Over Iowa, which is to the east, Odyssey Park, which is just to the south, and the Cedar Point amusement park, which is to the northwest.
Big Lake was first settled in the 1880s. The city grew rapidly after the construction of the Poudre Valley Dam in 1941. The city has since grown to its present size.
As of the 2010 census, there were 4,740 people living in Big Lake. The majority of the population (75.3%) were White, while 19.1% were Hispanic, 4.9% were African American, and less than 1% were of other races. The median age of residents was 40.4 years.
The median household income was $45,515. The average household size was 2.77.
Big Lake is located just east of the Iowa state capital, Des Moines, and just west of the state's largest city, Omaha. There are several interstate highways close to Big Lake, including I-80, I-90, and I-395. The city is also served by Amtrak.
}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.