The railway museum is a museum dedicated to the history of railways in south Louisiana. The museum has exhibits on trains, engines, and rolling...
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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!
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana – located in southern Louisiana, in Acadia Parish, near the city of Meraux – is a small town of just over 3,000 residents, many of whom are descended from the original settlers, the Cajuns. The area has a history dating back to the 1600s, when it was known as Pointe Coupée, after a landmark in the area. The town was platted in 1871, and named for Ezra Greenwell, one of the original developers.
La. Acadia Parish is a rugged landscape of hills and valleys, rolling prairies, and vast salt marshes. The communities of Ville Platte and Marshall are located in the parish; both are major regional service centers. The parish has a land area of 1,584 square miles, and a population of 36,226 in 2000.
The climate in southern Louisiana is humid subtropical, with long, hot summers and mild winters. Louisiana's capital is Baton Rouge, about halfway between Greenwell Springs and Louisiana's northern border.
Notable places in Greenwell Springs include the Jacques-Constant Cajun House, the Acadian Cultural Center, the town square, the community center, and the railway museum. The Jacques-Constant Cajun House is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and is the oldest brick house in continuous use in the state of Louisiana.
The Acadian Cultural Center is the cultural center of the Cajun community and hosts cultural events, exhibits, and a museum. The community center offers a variety of services, including the Police Department, the Post Office, the City Hall, and the Chamber of Commerce.
The railway museum is a museum dedicated to the history of railways in south Louisiana. The museum has exhibits on trains, engines, and rolling stock, and it is open on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
}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.