Illinois - 145 miles to the west
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!
, important sights and attractions, and more
Located in the fertile agricultural delta of the Mosedale Valley, Holbrook is the largest city in Harlan County, Kentucky, with a population of about 8,700. The city was founded in 1827, and is named for James Holbrook, one of the town's early settlers.
The city is located in the center of the Mosedale Valley, at the intersection of US 71 and KY 231. The Mosedale runs through the city, bisecting it into north and south sections. The city is bordered to the east by the Kentucky River and to the west by Holbrook Farms.
The city is located in the humid subtropical climate zone. The annual average temperature is 47 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is 36 inches.
Important sights and attractions in Holbrook include the Holbrook-Farms Historic District, the historic courthouse, the Holbrook Museum of Art, and the Veterans Memorial Park. The city also has a baseball field, a soccer field, a swimming pool, and a skateboard park.
A list of closest states and capitals follows:
Kentucky - 61 miles to the east
Ohio - 77 miles to the northwest
Indiana - 131 miles to the north
Illinois - 145 miles to the west
}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.