Inglewood was one of the first planned communities in the United States and was developed by the LA City Council in 1922. The first houses were...
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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!
Inglewood lies in the southwestern corner of Los Angeles County and is bordered by Hawthorne to the north, West Hollywood to the northeast, Boyle Heights to the east, and Gardena to the south. Covering an area of 13.3 square miles, Inglewood is the smallest and most densely populated city in Los Angeles County. The city's population was 116,815 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.
Inglewood is best known for its historic significance as the site of one of the nation's first planned communities, and its present-day focal point as the home of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Forum, the largest indoor arena in the United States. The city has also been home to numerous television and film studios, including Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, and HBO.
Inglewood is located in southwestern Los Angeles County at 33°18′N 118°35′W. It is bordered by Hawthorne to the north, West Hollywood to the northeast, Boyle Heights to the east, and Gardena to the south. The city covers an area of 13.3 square miles and has a population of 116,815 as of the 2010 census.
Inglewood is one of the most densely populated cities in the United States and is made up of a mixture of primarily residential and light industrial districts. The city is mostly flat, with a few low hills, and its altitude ranges from just under 500 feet to just under 1,000 feet. The closest major metropolitan area is the Greater Los Angeles Area, which is about 30 miles to the north. The California-Arizona border is about 21 miles to the east, and the city of San Bernardino is about 33 miles to the south.
Inglewood has a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The average annual temperature is 57.7°F, and the average annual rainfall is 24.3 inches. The sunrise and sunset are both typically around 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively.
Inglewood was first inhabited by the Tongva people and was known as Carbonera. It was part of the rancho La Puente, bordered by what is now Hawthorne and West Hollywood on the north, Gardena on the south, and Boyle Heights on the east. The city of Inglewood was incorporated on February 8, 1907. The first post office opened in 1909.
Inglewood was one of the first planned communities in the United States and was developed by the LA City Council in 1922. The first houses were built in the development, which was originally called the Civic Center. The name was changed to Inglewood Mill Village in honor of the nearby Inglewood Oil Mill, which was converted to a mixed-use development in the 1970s.
}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.