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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!
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Lake Montezuma city is located in Central Arizona, within Coconino County. The city is bordered by the town of Montezuma, the unincorporated community of Picacho to the north, the town of Price to the east, and the city of Flagstaff to the south. Lake Montezuma is drained by the San Francisco River, which forms an artificial border with the city to the east. The city lies within the White Mountain Apache Reservation.
Lake Montezuma is a reservoir formed by the construction of the Montezuma Dam, on the San Francisco River downstream from Flagstaff. The dam was constructed between 1931 and 1933 by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in an effort to provide irrigation water for farmland in the area. The area surrounding the dam was settled in the late 1920s and 1930s, and was named for the Aztec emperor Montezuma II.
According to the 2010 census, the city of Lake Montezuma had a population of 2,241. The median age for residents was 36 years. The racial makeup of the city was 90.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.9% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.6% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,850, and the median income for a family was $43,050. Males had a median income of $36,533 versus $26,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,048. About 10.6% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.
The nearest states are New Mexico to the north, Utah to the east, and Arizona to the south. The capital of Arizona is Phoenix. The nearest cities are Flagstaff to the south, Price to the east, and Montezuma to the north. The nearest airports are Flagstaff-Lone Eagle International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and Cameron International Airport in Phoenix.
Lake Montezuma enjoys a cool, dry climate, characterized by long, hot summers and short, cold winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the city has a desert climate. The average annual precipitation in the city is .
The city is served by Montezuma-Coconino County Airport, which is east of the city. The nearest major interstate highway is Interstate 10, which lies approximately north of the city. Arizona state routes 87 and 89 lead east and west from the airport, respectively. The city is also served by municipal buses.
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}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.