The nearest state capital is Boise, while the closest national capital is Washington, D.C. The population of Blackfoot was 9,524 as of the 2010...
Sunset
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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!
Blackfoot, ID is located in Bonneville County, approximately 111 miles (178 kilometers) south of Boise, and about 155 miles (248 kilometers) south of Salt Lake City. The city is bordered to the south by the Snake River. Blackfoot has a total area of 9.72 square miles (25.4 square kilometers), and a population of 9,524 as of the 2010 Census.
Located in the Gila Valley, Blackfoot is situated in southern Idaho. The elevation ranges from 5,251 to 6,984 feet (1,625 to 2,121 meters).
Due to climate and geographic features, Blackfoot experiences a temperate climate with variable weather patterns. Summers are hot and dry, while Winters are cold and wet. The annual precipitation average is 47.6 inches (1,240 mm).
The nearest state capital is Boise, while the closest national capital is Washington, D.C. The population of Blackfoot was 9,524 as of the 2010 Census.
}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.