What time does it get dark in Huntley ?

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The sunset in Huntley is at 08:03 pm

What is it sunset?

  • 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!

Huntley and all the details!

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, and some facts about the city

Huntley, Illinois is a small, agriculturally based city located in Warren and McHenry counties, approximately 80 miles northwest of Chicago. The city was founded in 1837 by Abner Huntley and was once called East-West. The population was 7,471 at the 2010 census and 7,915 at the 2016 estimate. Huntley is home to the Huntley USD 298 school district, which serves students in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Huntley is located in central Illinois, in the prairies of the Great Plains. The city is bordered on the north by Mason City, Iowa; to the south by Clinton and Washington, Illinois; to the west by Manhattan, Kansas and to the east by Hamilton, Illinois. Huntley has a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. The nearest states are Iowa to the north and Missouri to the south. The nearest capitals are Springfield and Jefferson City, Missouri, both approximately 90 miles to the east.

Huntley is home to the Lynchburg Evangelical Lutheran Church (built in 1870). The first school was built in the nineteenth century and is now known as Huntley USD 298. The Huntley Public Library was built in 1906. The current library features a garden courtyard and was renovated in 2007.

Huntley is also home to east-central Illinois' oldest covered bridge, built in 1871. The structurally compromised Old Union Orchard Covered Bridge is currently closed to vehicular traffic but open to pedestrians.

Many of the early settlers in Huntley were from New York and Maryland. Agriculture was the main industry in the early years. The town was once home to the Huntley Woolen Mill, which manufactured cloth until the 1950s. The main source of income today is farming, although the city has developed a number of small businesses.

Huntley is home to a number of parks and recreation facilities, including Huntley Park, which features a swimming pool, playground, soccer fields and a Softball diamond, and the Huntley Agricultural Discovery Museum. Huntley is also home to the historic Elgin State Asylum for the Insane, which opened in 1854 and closed in 1996.

The economy of Huntley is based largely on agriculture, with a small number of services and industrial facilities. There is a small college, an Evangelical Lutheran Church, and a number of small businesses.

Huntley is home to a number of cultural and educational institutions, including the East-West School, which opened in 1837 and was the first school in the city. The city is also home to Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School, Huntley-East High School, and the Community College of Central Illinois.

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What time does it get dark?

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.