Clarksburg is home to the University of Virginia and the Minor Field Hospital, which was used to treat wounded American soldiers after the Ameri...
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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!
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Clarkstown is located in eastern Jefferson County, in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,626. It is the county seat of Jefferson County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water.
Clarkstown is bordered to the north by the town of Grottoes, to the east by the town of Richland, to the south by the town of Buchanan, and to the west by the town of Lexington. Clarkstown is located between Lynchburg, the state capital of Virginia, and the Pennsylvania border.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Clarkstown has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Notable attractions in Clarkstown include the Jefferson County Courthouse, built in 1850; the Old Jefferson County Courthouse, built in 1867; the Granite Bridge, built in 1857 and restored in 1978; and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, dedicated in 1948.
Notable places within the city limitsinclude the Wine Trail in the Clarksburg area and the Brown Forest State Park.
Infrastructure in the city includes the Jefferson County Courthouse Complex, which includes the Jefferson County Justice Center, the Jefferson County Administration Building, and the Jefferson County Jail; the Arena at the University of Virginia; and the Clarksburg Municipal Airport.
The city's economy is based on a mix of services, manufacturing, and agriculture. Notable businesses in the city include UnitedHealth Group and Coca-Cola, which have regional headquarters in the city.
Clarksburg is home to the University of Virginia and the Minor Field Hospital, which was used to treat wounded American soldiers after the American Civil War.
}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.