The city is located in the Piedmont Triad region of central North Carolina. It is bordered by the cities of Winston-Salem to the northwest, High...
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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!
Greensboro is located in Guilford County, North Carolina, and is the largest city in the Piedmont Triad region. It is the third-largest city in the southeastern United States, after Charlotte and Raleigh. The city has a population of 286,598, as of the 2010 census. The metropolitan area of Greensboro–High Point has a population of 1,310,553. The city is the provincial capital of the state of North Carolina, which is also the largest city in the southeastern United States. Greensboro was founded in 1792 by General Henry Alexander and Colonel William Johnston, two of the first settlers of the Piedmont Triad region. Greensboro is home to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, one of the largest universities in the Southeast United States.
Located in the Piedmont Triad region of central North Carolina, Greensboro is bordered by the cities of Winston-Salem to the northwest, High Point to the north, Burlington to the northeast, and Mint Hill to the southeast. The city is also bordered by the North Carolina mountains, which are part of the Appalachian chain. The city lies in the transition area between the Coastal Plain and the Ridge and Valley region. The city is located at the eastern edge of the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city's elevation ranges from approximately above sea level at the falls of the White Oak River to above sea level in the highlands near the mountain ridges. The average elevation of the city is above sea level. The city experiences a humid subtropical climate, with long, hot Summers and generally mild winters. The average high and low temperatures during the year are approximately ; however, 37 days a year have temperatures over . The annual precipitation averages .
Greensboro is located at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Interstate 40, which makes the city a major transportation hub. The city is served by three major interstate highways: I-85, I-85 South, and I-40. The city also has a local airport, Greensboro/High Point International Airport, which is the second-busiest airport in the southeastern United States. The city is also served by Amtrak and buses operated by Greyhound Lines.
Greensboro is located at 33°57′0″N 82°21′24″W / 33.913°N 82.35°W.
The city is located in the Piedmont Triad region of central North Carolina. It is bordered by the cities of Winston-Salem to the northwest, High Point to the north, Burlington to the northeast, and Mint Hill to the southeast. The city lies in the transition area between the Coastal Plain and the Ridge and Valley region. The city is located at the eastern edge of the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city's elevation
}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.