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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!
Location: Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay is located in San Mateo County, California, on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. It is about 22 miles south of San Francisco and about 10 miles north of Santa Cruz.
The city has a total area of about 10 sq mi (26 km 2 ), including the Half Moon Bay Wildlife Preserve of about 2 sq mi (5 km 2 ).
Half Moon Bay is adjacent to the larger cities of Menlo Park and Atherton to the west and East Palo Alto and Portola Valley to the north. It is bounded on the northeast by the San Francisco Peninsula, and on the east by San Mateo County.
The topography of Half Moon Bay is mostly a mix of hills and bluffs, with a sandy beach on the west side. The city is well known for its mild climate, with noofficial polar climate classification. The city enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers.
Half Moon Bay is home to two world-renowned golf courses, as well as several beaches, several large parks, and several wineries.
The Half Moon Bay Library, in Half Moon Bay Center, is one of the largest libraries in the county and features a large children's area, as well as a large movie theater.
Half Moon Bay attracts visitors with its natural beauty and the wealth of recreational activities on offer. Some of the attractions in the city include the Aquarius plunge pool, which is the largest in the world, as well as the Half Moon Bay Golf Course, which has been voted one of the top golf courses in Northern California.
The city has a range of accommodation options, including hotels, motels, condos, B&Bs, and villas.
California - 20 miles to the south
Oregon - 115 miles to the north
Washington - 125 miles to the northwest
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}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.