Gila City is home to the Gila River Generating Station, the largest coal-fired power plant in the western United States. The plant has been the...
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!
, and some tidbits about the city
Gila City is located in the northwestern corner of Arizona, about halfway between Phoenix and the Nevada state line. The city is bordered by the Gila River on the east, by the town of Globe on the south, and by the city of Winslow on the west.
Gila City is a midsize city, with a population of just over 30,000. The city is laid out on a grid, with six main streets running east-west and two main streets running north-south. The city is bisected by Interstate 10, which runs bisecting the central business district.
Gila City has a desert climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 94 degrees F, and the average temperature in the winter is around 34 degrees F.
Gila City is home to the Gila River Generating Station, the largest coal-fired power plant in the western United States. The plant has been the source of controversy, as it has contributed to dramatic increases in emissions of greenhouse gases.
}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.