Eveleth, Minnesota, is located in Clearwater County at the junction of Interstate 94 and U.S. 12. The city has a population of slightly more tha...
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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!
Eveleth, Minnesota, is located in Clearwater County at the junction of Interstate 94 and U.S. 12. The city has a population of slightly more than 8,000 people, and is the county seat. Eveleth is located at the junction of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Superior National Forest. The city’s terrain is mostly flat and farmland, with a few small hills, and is the northernmost community in Minnesota. The city has warm winters with occasional blizzards, and mild to hot summers with occasional thunderstorms. The closest states and capitals are Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin to the east, and Ontario, Canada, to the south. Eveleth’s population is approximately 7,300 people, of which just over 50% are employed in the service industry. The top industries for employment in Eveleth are health care, education, and retail trade. Eveleth’s average temperature is 18 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is 41.5 inches.
}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.