New York is the closest state, located about 120 miles to the northeast. The capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, is about 120 miles to the sout...
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!
Bucks, located in the state of Pennsylvania, is the largest city within the contiguous United States. The city's total area is 116.4 square miles and its population is estimated at 191,518 as of 2017. Bucks is also the county seat of Bucks County.
Bucks is located at 38°4′N 75°49′W. It has a total area of 116.4 square miles, of which 38.1 square miles is land and 63.7 square miles is water.
According to the 2010 census, the city has a total population of 191,518. The racial makeup of the city was 82.6% White, 10.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 2.9% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.8% of the population.
The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $67,316 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,083) and the median family income was $75,138 (+/- $4,570). Males had a median income of $49,676 (+/- $3,898) versus $40,029 (+/- $4,386) for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,770 (+/- $2,253). About 4.4% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
Bucks boasts a variety of attractions, including the Bucks County Sheriff's Office shooting range, the Great Lakes Science Center, and the Bucks County Courthouse. Nearby Elizabethtown has a variety of attractions, including the Hope Diamond Museum and the Whiskey Rebellion site.
The climate of Bucks is humid continental with a warm summer season and cold winters. The average temperature in summer is 81 degrees Fahrenheit and in winter it is 34 degrees Fahrenheit.
New York is the closest state, located about 120 miles to the northeast. The capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, is about 120 miles to the southeast.
}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.