Notable places in Indio include the Helen F. Graham Sunflower Field, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the Camelback Inn, and the Palm Springs Co...
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!
Indio, California, located in the Coachella Valley region, is the largest city in Riverside County. The city was officially incorporated in 1961, and has a population of 196,704 as of the 2015 census. The city is bordered by Twentynine Palms to the north, Joshua Tree to the east and northeast, and Hemet to the south. Indio is also adjacent to the Coachella Valley National Park.
Indio's topography is mostly a flat desert landscape, with the Coachella Valley descending to the northeast and the Santa Rosa Mountains rising from the northwest to the south. The surrounding mountains and valleys provide scenic backdrop, and the city is traversed by several rivers, including the California and San Jacinto Rivers.
Due to its location, Indio experiences a hot and dry desert climate, with highs averaging around 100-110 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months and lows around 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter. The city receives very little precipitation, with the exception of a few intense winter thunderstorms.
Notable places in Indio include the Helen F. Graham Sunflower Field, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the Camelback Inn, and the Palm Springs Convention Center.
}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.