The nearest states and capitals are Austin, TX to the south, Oklahoma City, OK to the north, and Dallas, TX to the west. The nearest major citie...
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!
, and some facts about the area
Crane Hill, TX – A Brief History
Crane Hill is an unincorporated community in northwestern Williamson County, located approximately 12 miles northeast of Crater Lake National Park and 15 miles southeast of Georgetown. The community got its name from a large cranesbill plant that was located near the original townsite.
The earliest known permanent settlement in the area was established around 1851 by James B. Garner and his family. Garner, a frontiersman by trade, was a Storerville pioneer, and homesteaded a 640-acre tract in the area. Garner named his settlement Crane Hill after a large cranebill flower that grew abundantly in the area.
In 1874, Garner sold his Crane Hill property to Charles and Draper H. Robinson. The Robinsons, who were both Clarksville businessmen, planned to build a town on the site and named it Draper Hill after their hometown. However, the town never materialized, and the Robinsons eventually sold their Crane Hill property to the Van Patten-Moore Ranch in 1885.
The Van Patten-Moore Ranch operated the Crane Hill cattle operation until 1942, when it was sold to the U.S. military for use as a military training ground. The military used the ranch as a training ground until 1960, when it was sold to the Williamson County Commissioners.
In 1964, the Williamson County Commissioners voted to annex the Crane Hill area into the city of Georgetown. The annexation took place, and Crane Hill officially became part of Georgetown on July 1, 1964.
Today, Crane Hill is a small, unincorporated community that is still affectionately known by residents as Draper Hill. The population of the community was estimated to be around 60 in 2010.
Crane Hill is located in northwestern Williamson County, just south of Interstate 35 and east of the Red River. The community is bordered by the communities of Georgetown to the south, Dee Mound to the east, and Storerville to the northeast.
The community is located in rolling prairies and grassy fields that are heavily covered with oak and ash trees. The landscape is punctuated by numerous creeks and streams that run through the community.
Crane Hill is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 377 and State Highway 6. The community is served by the Cedar Hill Independent School District.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of , all of it land.
The community experiences a warm, humid climate. The average temperature in Crane Hill is 73 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer and 46 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter. The average annual rainfall is 18.7 inches.
The nearest states and capitals are Austin, TX to the south, Oklahoma City, OK to the north, and Dallas, TX to the west. The nearest major cities are Austin, TX and Dallas
}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.