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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!
, and interesting facts about the city
Buhler is located in southeastern Nebraska, adjacent to northeastern Colorado. Buhler is the county seat of Burwell County and the largest city in the county with a population of 17,890 as of the 2010 census.
Buhler lies at the eastern edge of the Nebraska Sandhills, approximately northeast of the state capital of Lincoln. The city lies in the LBJ and LBJ National Forest, with extensive deer and antelope hunting available in the area. Buhler experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa) with long, cold winters and short, hot summers. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water.
Founded in 1886, Buhler was originally named Northcenter. The current name was adopted in 1890. The city was founded when the Central Nebraska Railway was extended to the area. Buhler is the largest city in Burwell County, and the largest city in the northeastern Colorado Plateau.
The city is home to the Nebraska Black Expo, the area's largest celebration of African American culture. The Buhler Municipal Airport is northeast of the city.
As of the census of 2010, there were 17,890 people, 6,321 households, and 4,994 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 6,789 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.
There were 6,321 households of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.4% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.06.
The median age in the city was 33.2 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
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}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.