The town of Deer Isle began as a fishing village in the 1770s. The area was first settled by French-speaking Acadians and then by British coloni...
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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!
Deer Isle is a city located on Deer Isle in Hancock County, Maine. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 1,962. Deer Isle is the largest town on Deer Isle, which is a small island about 7 miles long and 3 miles wide. Deer Isle is on the mainland of Maine and is about 100 miles from Boston. Deer Isle is a picturesque seaport town with rolling hills and cliffs overlooking the sea.
The town of Deer Isle is located on an isthmus between two rocky headlands. The town is oriented somewhat northwest to southeast, running roughly parallel to the coast. The town is bisected by the Wiscasset River, which runs through the eastern portion of the town and merges with the sea at the seaport. The western town is largely residential, with a few small commercial districts and industrial areas along the river and seashore.
The town is positioned between the Penobscot Mountains to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The climate is maritime, with cold, wet winters and warm, mostly dry summers. The nearest states are Maine to the north and New Hampshire to the south. The nearest capitals are Augusta, Maine and Concord, New Hampshire.
The town of Deer Isle began as a fishing village in the 1770s. The area was first settled by French-speaking Acadians and then by British colonists. The town was first named Isle aux Meadows, but was later renamed Deer Isle in honor of a deer that was shot on the island. The town was incorporated in 1859. The Deer Isle Museum is open from May-October and features regional history, art, and maritime exhibits.
}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.