Notable residents of Houck include former U.S. House of Representativeswoman and Governor of Kansas, Nancy L. Johnson, and businessman and phila...
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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!
Houck, also known as Harrisburg, is located in central Kansas. The population was 7,736 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ford County. Houck is near the cities of Overland Park and Kansas City. The state capital, Topeka, is approximately 120 miles southeast of Houck.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.
Houck experiences a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Houck has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Notable landmarks in Houck include the Ford County courthouse, the Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery, and the former Ford County jail.
The Ford County courthouse, built in 1902, is the oldest courthouse in Ford County.
The Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery, also built in 1902, is the largest fish hatchery in the United States. It is home to more than one million fish, including sturgeon and gar.
The former Ford County jail, built in 1913, is the second-oldest jail in Ford County. The jail was used until 1988, when the Ford County Sheriff's Office built a new jail.
Notable residents of Houck include former U.S. House of Representativeswoman and Governor of Kansas, Nancy L. Johnson, and businessman and philanthropist Harold C. Weisleder.
}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.