The city is located in the Driftless Area, and is bounded by rolling hills on the east and west, and by the Iowa River on the north and south. T...
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!
, population, and notable points of interest
Lake Mills is located in the north-central part of Iowa, about 25 miles north of Ames and 50 miles south of Des Moines. The city is approximately 10 miles long and 4 miles wide. The city is bordered on the south by the Iowa River, and on the west and northwest by open fields. The city has a population of 12,019, and is the largest city in Decatur County.
The city is notable for its unusual location at the confluence of the east and west forks of the Iowa River. This location made the city a trade center for the surrounding agricultural region. The city has a strong manufacturing base, and is home to several companies, including ABCO Corp., Bradley Fluid Mechanics, Iowa Gasket, and Martin Engineering. The city is also home to the Decatur County Jail, the Decatur County Courthouse, and the Decatur County Veterans Memorial.
The city is located in the Driftless Area, and is bounded by rolling hills on the east and west, and by the Iowa River on the north and south. The city has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa), with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The closest states and capitals are Iowa in the east, Illinois in the west, and Missouri in the north. The population of Lake Mills was 12,019 as of the 2010 census.
}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.