Hartly is served by several highways and other major roads, including Interstate 81, Interstate 64, and U.S. Route 11. The city is also served b...
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!
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Hartly, Virginia is located in southeastern Virginia, bounded by the James River on the west and the Shenandoah Mountains on the east. The county seat is Winchester. Hartly is the southernmost city in Virginia.
Hartly is located at 33°28′N 80°38′W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.
Hartly experiences a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Summers are hot and humid, with a average high of and a low of ; winters are mild, with a average high of and a low of . With plentiful rainfall, Hartly is one of Virginia's wettest cities.
The Hartly City/County Library is located at 215 N. King Street.
The closest states are West Virginia to the north, Kentucky to the east, and Tennessee to the south. The capital of Virginia is Richmond.
Hartly is home to a variety of attractions, including: the Stonewall Jackson National Military Park and Museum, Iron Gate Winery, James River State Resort Park, and the Bristow Mill & Museum.
Hartly is also a popular location for fishing, with both public and private lakes and rivers offering trout, bass, catfish, and other fish species. The James River also offers fly fishing opportunities.
Hartly also has a variety of shopping opportunities, including several small boutiques and department stores, as well as larger chains such as Walmart and UPS.
Hartly is served by several highways and other major roads, including Interstate 81, Interstate 64, and U.S. Route 11. The city is also served by the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) commuter rail line.
}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.