For travellers, the city has a number of transportation options, including footpaths, buses and the tram system. The nearest metro stop is Bolto...
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!
, notable landmarks, and how to get around
Bolton is located in North West England, about 12 miles south-west of the city of Manchester. Bolton lies in the heart of the Greater Manchester metropolitan area, and is surrounded by the towns of Burnley, Chorley, Denton, Wigan, and Blackpool. Bolton is in the North West England ceremonial county of North West England. The nearest capital city is London, about 124 miles to the south-west. Bolton has a temperate climate, with generally mild weather conditions throughout the year.
Bolton is served by two airports, Manchester Airport which is about 27 miles to the west, and Bolton International Airport which is about 45 miles to the east. There are also a number of railway stations in the city, including Bolton Central, Bolton East, Bolton North, Bolton South and Bolton West. The city is accessed by motorways which include the M60, M62 and M63.
Bolton has a variety of notable landmarks, including the Bolton Museum and Art Gallery which is housed in a neo-Gothic 1930s building, and the Brinnington Estate which was home to 18th century aristocrat, the High Victorian socialite, and the 20th century Labour MP, Esther Rantzen. Other notable landmarks in the city include Bolton Castle which is a Norman motte and bailey castle, and the Bolton Telescope which is the world's first fully working optical telescope.
For travellers, the city has a number of transportation options, including footpaths, buses and the tram system. The nearest metro stop is Bolton Central, about 2 miles from the city centre.
}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.