As of the census of 2000, there were 295 people, 117 households, and 96 families residing in the city. The population density was 384.0 people p...
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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!
Burson is a small city located in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 269.
Burson is located at (39.636913, -98.728821).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.
The climate in Burson is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. There is significant precipitation throughout the year due to the nearby Kansas River.
The city is serviced by the Burson School District.
Notable attractions in Burson include the Kansas River and the Lyon County Historical Museum.
Lyon County was organized on October 24, 1861, from portions of Montgomery and Franklin counties. Burson was platted in 1873 and named for Judge Oliver P. Burson of Marion, Iowa.
As of the census of 2010, there were 269 people, 108 households, and 78 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 117 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.3% Native American, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 108 households of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.1% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 295 people, 117 households, and 96 families residing in the city. The population density was 384.0 people per square mile (149.2/km²). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 155.4 per square mile (59.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.58% White, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.
}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.