East Killingly, Connecticut, is located in Litchfield County, near the Connecticut/Massachusetts border. It has a population of 8,557 and is the...
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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!
East Killingly, Connecticut, is located in Litchfield County, near the Connecticut/Massachusetts border. It has a population of 8,557 and is the smallest city in Litchfield County. It is also the westernmost city in Connecticut. East Killingly is the location of the Connecticut State Capitol. The city is approximately 40 minutes east of Hartford, and 60 minutes west of Boston. The nearest state capital is Hartford. The nearest major city is Springfield, Massachusetts. The closest major airport is Bradley International Airport in Springfield. East Killilly has a continental climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. The median household income is $57,528 and the median housing value is $133,900. The city is home to the Eastern Connecticut State University and the Yale School of Forestry and Environment. The city also has a public library, a public water system, and several small businesses. East Killingly is the home of the East Killingly Historical Society and the Eastkillleigh Mill. The city is also home to the Killingly Golf Club, the Killingly Inn, and the Killingly Farm. The city is also the home of the Killingly Cricket Club. East Killingly is also home to a number of historic homes, including the Burr-Hawthorne Mansion, the Waldemer House, and the Ellis Mansion. The city is also home to Killingly State Park, which is known for its Fall foliage. Some of the attractions in East Killingly include the Tesseract Museum, the Gilbert & Sullivan Museum, the S.W. Singer sculpture garden, the Higgins Dairy Farm, the East Killingly Historical Society, the Killingly Golf Club, the Killilly Inn, and the Killingly Farm.
}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.