Notable residents of Earling have included James Earley, the first governor of Nebraska, Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, 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!
Earling is located in Richardson County, Nebraska, U.S. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Platte River and is bisected by U.S. Route 30. It shares a common border with the city of North Platte, Nebraska. The estimated population of Earling was 2,399 as of the census of 2010. Earling is the county seat of Richardson County.
Earling is a part of the Wichita, Kansas–Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Earling is located at (40.916361, -97.938524).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Earling has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.
The nearest state capital is Lincoln, Nebraska, while the nearest national capital is Washington, D.C.
The nearest significant city is Wichita, which is about south.
Earling experiences a hot, dry summer with occasional thunderstorms, and a cold and blustery winter.
The estimated monthly mean temperature ranges from in January to in July. The average annual precipitation is .
The economy of Earling is mainly agricultural, with crops such as corn, soybeans and wheat grown. There are also Hunting, fishing and other Recreational opportunities, proximity to natural resources and rural character attractions.
Notable tourist destinations in the area around Earling include the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Area, Stanley Park, and North Platte, Nebraska.
Notable residents of Earling have included James Earley, the first governor of Nebraska, Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, and Otto Rohwedder, famed engineer and inventor.
}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.