As of the census of 2010, there were 8,012 people residing in the city. The population density was 1,251.4 people per square mile (485.1/km²). 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!
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Keauhou city is located on the Big Island of Hawai’i in the Hawaii County. The city is about northeast of Hilo and about southeast of Kailua-Kona.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of
Keauhou is located in the tropical rainforest region of Hawaiʻi. The climate is classified as Köppen: "Am" (mostly dry) with a hot, humid summer and a mild, stable winter.
The nearest states are, from the east, Maryland, and from the south, Texas. The capital of the United States, Washington, D.C., is about to the north.
Major tourist attractions in Keauhou include the Haʻena State Park, the World War II Hawaiian War Memorial, the Kealakekua Picnic Area, the Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa, the Kekaha Beach Campground, and the Ali’i Beach swimming area. The nearby city of Hilo has a large downtown area with many shops, restaurants, and attractions.
Keauhou has a wide range of restaurants with local favorites such as Kalua Pork at the Hilo Hattie, Kalua Pork at the Kealakekua Palace, and Puʻuhonuaola at Aliʻi Beach. There is also a selection of international and local specialty restaurants.
Keauhou is also home to many Bars and lounges including The Honoapiilani Hotel, The Reef, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Auberge Maui at Koa on the Beach, and Kona Brewing Company.
The city is also home to hotels such as the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the Honoapiilani Hotel, the Ilikai Hotel, the Royal Kona Resort and Spa, and the Kawaneeche Towers. There are also a variety of Bed and Breakfast places, Vacation Rental properties, and Short Term Lodging options.
The following information is based on the 2010 U.S. Census.
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,012 people residing in the city. The population density was 1,251.4 people per square mile (485.1/km²). There were 6,405 housing units at an average density of 801.4 per square mile (309.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.4% White, 0.8% African American, 0.5% Native Hawaiian, 12.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.3% from other races, and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.7% of the population.
}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.