La Quinta, California, is a city located in the Coachella Valley, in Riverside County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a populat...
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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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La Quinta, California, is a city located in the Coachella Valley, in Riverside County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 101,072, up from the 99,146 counted in the 2000 census. La Quinta is located roughly 80 miles (128 km) east of Los Angeles and roughly the same distance south of Palm Springs. Geography La Quinta is located in the Coachella Valley, between the Santa Rosa Mountains to the east and the San Jacinto Mountains to the west. The city is bordered by Corona del Mar to the north and the Temecula Valley to the east. To the south, La Quinta is bordered by Rancho Santa Margarita. Weather La Quinta has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by warm and dry summers and mild to cool winters. The average annual temperature is around 74.8 °F (23.3 °C). The hottest temperature ever recorded in La Quinta was 109 °F (43.3 °C) on July 16, 1994 and the coldest temperature ever recorded was 20 °F (−6.7 °C) on January 8, 1949. The city sees an average of 257 days of sunshine per year. Population As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 101,072, up from the 99,146 counted in the 2000 census. Demographics The city is mostly white, with a Hispanic and Asian population of about 1.5%. There are also small African American, Vietnamese, and Native American communities. Major industries include tourism, healthcare, and technology. The city also has a large agricultural sector, which includes citrus, olive, and golf course crops. La Quinta is home to the California-Arizona border. The city is also home to a number of corporate headquarters, including The Hertz Corporation, Verizon Communications, and 3M Company.
}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.