In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 22.1% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to...
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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!
Granby, Massachusetts, located in Western Massachusetts, is the tenth smallest city in the United States with a population of just over 20,000 people. Granby is known for its rolling hills and rural setting, as well as its many small businesses and agricultural roots. Granby gets its name from Sir Richard Grenville, one of the earliest English settlers in the area.
Located in Western Massachusetts, Granby is just west of the Connecticut border and just north of the New Hampshire border. The city is bordered by the town of Worcester to the west, the town of Ashburnham to the north, the city of Ludlow to the east, and the town of Royalton to the south. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.
Granby has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. The coldest weather months are December, January, and February, while the hottest months are July, August, and September. The average temperature in Granby during the summer is a high of 89 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in winter is a low of 29 degrees Fahrenheit. The average wind speed in Granby is 5.1 miles per hour.
As of the census of 2010, there were 21,913 people, 8,823 households, and 5,299 families residing in the city. The population density was 683.5 people per square mile (267.6/km²). There were 9,261 housing units at an average density of 257.1 per square mile (98.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.5% White, 6.0% Black, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.
There were 8,823 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 22.1% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For
}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.