The closest states are Minnesota to the north and Iowa to the south. The capital cities are Des Moines, Iowa and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Sunset
Twilight
Darkness
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!
Elm City is a small town located in Northern Iowa just south of the state line with Minnesota. The town was platted in 1884 and named after the Elm tree that was abundant in the area. Elm City is 35 miles south of Des Moines and 96 miles north of Minneapolis. The town has a population of 2,243 as of the 2010 census. Elm City is located in Polk County.
Elm City is located in the east-central part of Iowa on the Minnesota state line. The town is situated on the east side of the Des Moines River and drains into it just east of the city limits. Elm City is located in the Upper Iowa River Basin.
The area is primarily rolling farm country. Elm City is located in the North Central Iowa Statistical Area.
Elm City has a continental climate, which is characterized by relatively warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature in Elm City is 48.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The average January temperature is 31.9 degrees Fahrenheit and the average July temperature is 86.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is 39.1 inches.
The closest states are Minnesota to the north and Iowa to the south. The capital cities are Des Moines, Iowa and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
}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.