East Wakefield, located in North Carolina, is one of the sixteen incorporated towns in Wake County. The city is bordered by the town of Raleigh...
Sunset
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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 Wakefield, located in North Carolina, is one of the sixteen incorporated towns in Wake County. The city is bordered by the town of Raleigh to the south and west, the town of Cary to the north and east, and the town of Morrisville to the northeast. Officially founded on November 23, 1792, East Wakefield is one of the oldest villages in Wake County. At its peak, East Wakefield had over 350 residents. Today, the population remains around 270. East Wakefield is located in the southeastern region of North Carolina and is close to the Atlantic Ocean. East Wakefield has a humid subtropical climate, with mild winters and hot, humid summers. The average January temperature is 26 degrees Fahrenheit and the average July temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit. The closest state capital is Raleigh, which is located around 100 miles to the east. The closest national capital is Washington, D.C., which is approximately 350 miles to the east. East Wakefield is bordered by two other North Carolina towns, Cary and Morrisville.
}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.