The estimated median household income in 2016 was $88,
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!
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Lake County is a small, rural county located in the northwestern portion of the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,012. The county seat is Bridgeport.
The first people to occupy the present Lake County were the Umatilla nation of Native Americans. The first white settler in the county was David Thompson in 1812. He settled in the Warner Valley near the confluence of the Warner and Willam rivers.
The county was organized on November 3, 1884, from parts of Baker, Canyon, Crook, Gilliam, Jefferson, Lake, Madras, and Malheur counties.
Lake County is located in the northwestern portion of the U.S. state of Oregon. The county is bordered by Hood River County to the north and the Washington state line to the west. Umatilla County and Sherman County, California, are to the south.
In the center of the county is the Rogue Valley, a scenic and rugged area drained by the Rogue, Klamath, and Shasta rivers. The counties of Benton and Gilliam fall entirely within the Rogue Valley.
The county has a total area of 5,499 square miles (13,230 km2), of which 4,938 square miles (12,999 km2) is land and 217 square miles (560 km2) (7.5%) is water.
The population density was 4 people per square mile (1/km2). There were 20,567 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (0.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 93.87% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 1.08% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.72% from other races, and 2.30% from two or more races. 7.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 20,567 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (0.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 93.87% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 1.08% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.72% from other races, and 2.30% from two or more races. 7.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The top five most spoken languages in Lake County as of the 2010 census were English, French, Spanish, German, and Chinese.
The average temperature in July is 78 degrees Fahrenheit and the average temperature in January is 33 degrees Fahrenheit.
The estimated median household income in 2016 was $88,
}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.