The Fort Shaw Indian Reservation is home to the Yakima Nation, a federally recognized tribe of more than 10,000 people. The Yakima Nation School...
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!
, population, and other notable facts.
Fort Shaw is located in eastern Washington, in the rural Yakima Valley. The city is bordered to the north by the Columbia River, to the east by the U.S. Army Garrison Tacoma, and to the south by the Fort Shaw Indian Reservation. The city's population was 2,831 at the 2010 census.
Fort Shaw is the only post in the United States that is named for two generals: Ulysses S. Grant and Philip Sheridan. The city is home to the Jeanette Army Depot, which is the largest military surplus property in the world.
Fort Shaw is located at (47.407227, -118.372114).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.
Fort Shaw experiences a temperate climate that is classified as "Mediterranean climate", with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The average temperature in January is and the average temperature in July is .
The Fort Shaw Indian Reservation is the home of the Yakima Tribe. The city is served by two newspapers, the "Shawano Courier" and the "Fort Shaw Times".
The closest state capital to Fort Shaw is Olympia, which is to the northwest. The capital of the United States, Washington, is to the east. The population of Washington is approximately 7.5 million.
Notable places nearby Fort Shaw include the town of Kennewick, the town of Richland, and the city of Yakima.
The Fort Shaw Military Reservation was established in 1894 and is the largest military reservation in the United States. It is home to the Army's 3rd Infantry Division and an annual economic impact of the Fort Shaw community is estimated at $324 million.
The Fort Shaw Indian Reservation is home to the Yakima Nation, a federally recognized tribe of more than 10,000 people. The Yakima Nation School is located on the reservation.
}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.