Homewood is served by three public school districts: Birmingham City Schools, Jefferson County Schools, and Pelham City Schools. There are also...
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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!
Homewood, Alabama is located in Jefferson County and has a population of 98,413 as of the 2010 census. It is the fifth largest city in Alabama and is also the second largest city in Birmingham metropolitan area. The city is bordered by Birmingham to the south, Tuscaloosa to the west, Hoover to the north, and Pelham to the east.
Homewood is located in the southeastern corner of Jefferson County at the intersection of Interstates 85 and 65. It is bordered to the south by Birmingham, the largest city in Alabama, and to the west, northwest, and north by Tuscaloosa, the second largest city in Alabama. To the east, Homewood is bordered by the city of Pelham, and to the north, east, and southeast by the city of Hoover.
The Birmingham metropolitan area is the largest in Alabama and the ninth largest in the Southern United States. According to the 2010 census, the Birmingham metropolitan area has a population of 1,319,365. The Birmingham metropolitan area is made up of five counties: Jefferson (Homewood), Shelby (Birmingham), Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Dale.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Homewood has a population density of 1,418.6 people per square mile. The city has a total area of 14.1 square miles.
The climate in Homewood is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, occasionally damp winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Homewood has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
The economy of Homewood is mostly based on services, with a significant manufacturing and retail sector. The city has a diversified economy with a number of Fortune 500 companies based in the area, including Regions Financial Corporation, Magellan Health Care, Regions Insurance Corporation, and Kennametal.
According to the 2010 census, the median income for a household in the city of Homewood was $92,043. The median income for a family was $130,444. The city's per capita income was $51,573.
Homewood is served by three public school districts: Birmingham City Schools, Jefferson County Schools, and Pelham City Schools. There are also a number of private schools in the city.
}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.