In the city, the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18
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!
, and interesting facts about the city
Burke, Kentucky is a city located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,373. It is the county seat of Warren County. It is located in the eastern part of the state, about halfway between Lexington, Kentucky, and Louisville, Kentucky. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
Burke is home to the Kentucky Horse Park, a rural Horse Park located east of the city. The park has of trails and is open to the public year-round.
Burke is served by the Eastern Kentucky University School of Medicine, the only medical school in the eastern part of the United States.
The city is also home to the Kentucky Wilderness Horseback Riding Area, the largest horseback riding area in the eastern United States.
Burke has a humid subtropical climate.
The city is home to The Dixie Steamer, a restored 1929-built luxury steamboat. It is docked at the Port of Jefferson on the Ohio River.
Famous Burkeans include Johnny Appleseed, Jedediah Smith, and thoroughbred racehorse Phar Lap.
The city is also known for its antique shops, including the appropriately-named Antique Row (off of Pine Street).
Burke is in close proximity to several notable attractions, including the Appalachian Trail and The Willie Nelson Museum.
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,258 people, 3,459 households, and 2,477 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,493.8 people per square mile (587.3/km²). There were 3,868 housing units at an average density of 651.7 per square mile (251.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.32% White, 0.33% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.
There were 3,459 households out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city, the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18
}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.