The nearest states are Kentucky to the south, Illinois to the southwest, and Ohio to the west. The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis, about 80...
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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!
Hammond is located in the southeast corner of Indiana, just east of the Ohio border. The city is on the south bank of the Wabash River, and had a population of just over 31,000 as of the 2010 census.
The city is made up of several neighborhoods, with the Downtown area in the center of town being the most populous. The city is cross-sectioned by Interstate 69, and has a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
The city has a relatively mild climate, with average temperatures in the mid-40s Fahrenheit in the summer and into the 20s in the winter. The city gets about half of its precipitation from rainfall, and the rest from snow.
The nearest states are Kentucky to the south, Illinois to the southwest, and Ohio to the west. The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis, about 80 miles to the northwest.
}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.