Brownwood is also home to several universities and colleges, including Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas State Technical College - College...
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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!
Brownwood is a small city located off Interstate 35 in Wise County, Texas. It is part of the DFW Metroplex, and is approximately 90 minutes north of Dallas, and two hours south of Austin.
The city is located on the banks of the Brazos River, just north of the Texas Memorial Stadium. Brownwood is part of the Brownwood-MLK Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 89,507.
The city is home to the Texas A&M University-Kingsville campus and the Texas State Technical College - College Station. Brownwood also has a small downtown area with a few retail stores and restaurants, as well as a movie theater.
The weather in Brownwood is hot and humid most of the year, with a few exceptions. In the winter, temperatures typically range from the low 20s to the low 50s, and precipitation is generally minimal. Spring and fall are usually mild, with occasional showers. In the summer, temperatures can reach the mid 90s, and thunderstorms are common. Fall is also the season for the city's annual Harvest Festival.
Notable tourist attractions in Brownwood include the Texas State Technical College - Kingsville campus, the Texas A&M University-Kingsville campus, the Ty Moore Historical Collection, and the Brazos River Nature Center.
Brownwood is centrally located in the Texas Triangle region, which is home to several major cities, including Dallas, Austin, and Houston.
To the north of Brownwood, in Wise County, is Stanton, the county seat. To the south is the city of Henderson, and to the east is the city of Waco.
Brownwood is home to several major corporations and businesses, including ExxonMobil, AT&T, J. C. Penney, and Verizon.
Brownwood is also home to several universities and colleges, including Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas State Technical College - College Station, and the University of Texas at Austin.
}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.