The city has a humid continental climate, characteristic of the New York-New Jersey- Connecticut Tri-State Area. Denville receives significant a...
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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!
Denville is located in Morris County, New Jersey, and as of the 2010 census, had a population of 59,694. The city is located just east of the George Washington Bridge, with Newark to the north and Bloomfield Township to the south.
Denville is characterized by rolling hills and dense suburbs. The city is known as the "Gateway to the Morris County Region" for its many conveniences and its proximity to major metropolitan areas. The city features a number of parks, including Denville Golf Course, which features a challenging layout. The city is also home to the Morris County Veterans Memorial Arena, a new arena that has served as the home of the NHL's New Jersey Devils and the NBA's 76ers.
The city has a humid continental climate, characteristic of the New York-New Jersey- Connecticut Tri-State Area. Denville receives significant amounts of precipitation throughout the year due to its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Denville experiences a wide variety of temperatures, due in part to its moderate latitude. The city's high elevation and western exposure moderates the climate significantly. The city has seen below-average temperatures in recent years, partially due to the influence of the polar vortex.
}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.