Cottondale is home to a number of military installations and educational institutions, including the Naval Air Station Montgomery, the Universit...
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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!
Cottondale, located in the northeastern part of Alabama, is the eleventh largest city in the state. It is also the ninth most populous city in Alabama, with a population of 33,055. Cottondale is located in Lawrence County, just east of Birmingham. The city's economy is primarily based on the agricultural industry and manufacturing. The city is also home to a number of military installations and educational institutions.
Cottondale is located at the eastern edge of the Appalachian Mountains. The city is surrounded by farmland and has a temperate climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The closest state capital is Montgomery, which is about to the southeast. The other states bordering Cottondale are Kentucky to the south and Georgia to the east. Cottondale's closest major city is Birmingham, which is about to the northwest.
The city of Cottondale was founded in 1824 by James Savage. The city was named after Cottondale, in Pennsylvania. At the time, the area was still part of West Virginia. Cottondale was incorporated as a city in 1892.
According to the 2010 census, the racial makeup of the city was 96.29% white, 1.11% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.38% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,571, and the median income for a family was $50,726. Males had a median income of $37,686 versus $27,084 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,732. About 5.25% of families and 8.22% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.51% of those under age 18 and 8.85% of those age 65 or over.
Cottondale is home to a number of military installations and educational institutions, including the Naval Air Station Montgomery, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and Oakwood University. The city also has a number of healthcare facilities, including Huntsville Hospital and Baptist Hospital.
}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.