Denver is located in the Rocky Mountains and is bounded by Rocky Mountains on the north, the Colorado River on the east, the Clear Creek and Sou...
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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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Denver is located in the Rocky Mountains and is bounded by Rocky Mountains on the north, the Colorado River on the east, the Clear Creek and South Platte River watershed on the south, and Nebraska on the west. The city is part of the Front Range Urban Corridor, which extends from Denver to Fort Collins. Denver is at an elevation of 5,315 feet (1,645 m) above sea level. The city has a semi-arid climate, with significant precipitation in the autumn and winter months. Denver is home to the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo, the U.S. Botanic Gardens, and the Denver Zoo. The city is also known for its numerous art galleries, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Denver Art Museum, and the Denver Art Museum–Zurich. Denver is a major retail and business center, with numerous shopping malls, including the Denver Center at 16th Street and Cherry Creek, and the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. The city is also home to several major sporting events, such as the Colorado Rockies baseball team and the Denver Nuggets basketball team.
}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.