Located in north-central Iowa, Horton is bordered by the town of Cogswell to the north, Ida to the east, Kellum to the south, and Marshalltown t...
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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!
Horton, located in north-central Iowa, is the smallest city in the state and the fifth-smallest city in the United States. Horton is located in Osceola County and had a population of 1,261 at the 2010 census.
Horton was founded in 1878 when the townsite was platted by H.M. Horton, a veteran of the American Civil War. The city was named for Dr. Jesse Horton, a physician and soldier in the Union army. Horton grew slowly at first, but after World War II, it experienced a period of rapid growth as other small towns in the area consolidated into larger communities.
Today, Horton is a small town with a limited services infrastructure. The largest employer in Horton is the local grain elevator, which has been in operation since 1888. The city also has a grain elevator and a lutherie shop. Horton is home to Horton Community College and the Horton Opera House.
Located in north-central Iowa, Horton is bordered by the town of Cogswell to the north, Ida to the east, Kellum to the south, and Marshalltown to the west. Horton is located at 41°40′24″N 99°34′51″W, which is just south of the Minnesota state line. Horton has a humid continental climate, which is typified by hot and humid summers, cold winters, and moderate precipitation.
}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.