Residents are proud of the small-town feel of Cotuit and are passionate about preserving its historic architecture and natural beauty.
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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!
Cotuit is a small town located in the south coast of Massachusetts on the eastern shore of Chbound Brook. It is approximately 30 minutes from Boston and 60 minutes from New York City. Cotuit is the second smallest city in Massachusetts (after Wellesley) and had a population of 8,153 as of the 2010 census. Cotuit is best known for its beautiful beaches, forestry, and historic architecture.
Cotuit is located on the south coast of Massachusetts, east of the center of Boston.
The town is bordered by East Sandwich on the north, Marion on the west, and West Barnstable on the south.
Cotuit is in the Barnstable County legislative district.
Cotuit is in the 4th congressional district.
The closest states and capitals are Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
Some of the historic and notable landmarks in Cotuit are the Cotuit Town Hall, the Cotuit Library, the Cotuit Railroad Station, the Cotuit Watermill, Pilgrim Hall, and the Green Gables Mansion.
The average July temperature is 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit and the average January temperature is 34.3 degrees Fahrenheit.
The nearest airports are Worcester Regional Airport in Worcester and Barnstable Municipal Airport in East Sandwich.
The flora and fauna of Cotuit are typical of the Massachusetts coast.
The eastern shore of Chbound Brook is mostly pine and cedar forest, while the beaches are mainly made up of grains of sand, shells, and other marine life.
Despite its size, Cotuit is inhabited by a large and diverse community. There are a number of restaurants, businesses, and cultural institutions in town which provide residents with a variety of jobs and opportunities.
Residents are proud of the small-town feel of Cotuit and are passionate about preserving its historic architecture and natural beauty.
}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.