Elmira is accessible by Interstate 690, U.S. Route 11, and New York State Route 390. It is served by the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport.
Sunset
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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!
Elmira, NY is located in Chemung County and is part of the Greater Rochester area. The city is bordered by the towns of Elmira Heights to the west, via the Chemung River, and Macedon to the south and southwest, via the Root River.
Located in the Southern Tier of New York, Elmira has a humid continental climate according to the Köppen climate classification. The average temperature in January is 18 degrees Fahrenheit and the average temperature in July is 81 degrees Fahrenheit. The city receives about 38 inches of precipitation annually. The closest U.S. states are Pennsylvania to the north, and. West of Elmira, Ontario. The closest Canadian provinces are Ontario and Quebec to the east.
Notable places in Elmira include Elmira Heights, Chemung Central High School, the Elmira Zoo, and the Elmira Choral Society. Elmira also has a number of parks, including Edwin A. Moses Park, which is located on the west bank of the Chemung River. The Root River Park and Splash pad is located just west of the downtown area.
Elmira is accessible by Interstate 690, U.S. Route 11, and New York State Route 390. It is served by the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport.
}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.