As of the census of 2000, there were 14,130 people, 4,538 households, and 3,050 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,788....
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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!
Heber Springs is a city located in Carroll County, Arkansas, and the county seat. The city has a population of 11,647 as of the 2010 census, down from 14,130 in 2000.
Heber Springs is situated at the base of the Heber Hills, a eroded uplift in the Ouachita Mountains. The city lies between the towns of Heber Springs and West Memphis and is served by US Highway 59. The closest state capitals are Little Rock and Springfield, respectively.
Heber Springs has a hot, humid subtropical climate (Köppen "Cfa"). The average monthly temperatures range from in January to in July, although a mild winter exists each year. The all-time record high temperature was on May 19, 1936, and the all-time record low is on December 15, 1917. The wettest calendar year has been 1961 with and the driest 1991 with .
The city started out as the home of a Springs Hotel, opened on December 15, 1874, by Heber Springs Baptist minister and pharmacist J.C. Parker. The locale became known as a health resort for those seeking relief from malaria, and the hotel became a major stop on the Underground Railroad. The hotel closed in 1937. The structure now houses the Heber Springs-West Memphis Railroad Museum.
The Carriage House at Heber Springs, a National Historic Landmark, is also located in the city. It is the only surviving antebellum carriage house in the United States.
Today, Heber Springs is known for its mineral springs, which are famed for their therapeutic properties. The city also features Heber Springs State Park, Heber Springs Mansion, and the Heber Springs Opera House.
Significant places in Heber Springs include: the Seventh-day Adventist Church (built 1913), the First Presbyterian Church (built 1894), the Heber Springs Hotel (built 1874), the Heber Springs Railroad Museum (built 1909), the Carriage House at Heber Springs (built 1859), and the Heber Springs-West Memphis Railroad Museum (opened 1984).
The most notable places within Heber Springs city limits include:
Heber Springs is located at (34.0452, -92.5897).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.3 km²), all of it land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,130 people, 4,538 households, and 3,050 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,788.0 people per square mile (689.1/km²). There were 5,018 housing units at an average density of 621.0 per square mile (248.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.71
}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.