The city is served by three public schools: North Eastern Illinois University, Calumet City District, and Gary District. North Eastern Illinois...
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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!
Lake Shore City is located in Illinois, a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. The city is bordered by Lake Michigan to the north and east, Illinois City to the south, and Gary to the west.
Lake Shore City has a total area of , of which is land and , or 5.68%, is water. It is the second-largest city in Illinois by population, and the fifth-largest city in the Midwest.
The city is home to the Calumet-Melrosement Park District, one of the largest and most significant park districts in the United States. The district encompasses the cities of Calumet City, Melrose Park, Oak Lawn, and Stone Park, and preserves over of woodland, along with miles of sandy beaches.
As of the 2010 census, the population was 60,795, up from 54,497 as of the 2000 census. The population density was 2,809.2 people per square mile (1,110.1/kmĀ²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.7% White, 14.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
According to the 2010 census, the median income for a household in the city was $93,335, and the median income for a family was $104,317. Males had a median income of $70,171 versus $40,626 for females. The per capita income for the city was $43,684. About 2.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
Lake Shore City is the home of North Eastern Illinois University, an NCAA Division II school.
The city contracts with the Chicago Park District for operation and maintenance of the parks in its boundaries.
The nearest states are Indiana to the northwest, Wisconsin to the north, Michigan to the east, and Ohio to the south. The nearest major cities are Chicago, Illinois, Gary, Indiana, and East St. Louis, Illinois.
Lake Shore City is in the humid continental climate zone. The coldest month is January with a temperature range of and the warmest month is July with a temperature range of . Annual precipitation averages . The wettest month is May with and the driest month is January with . The average Annual temperature is .
Lake Shore City is served by the Chicago Transit Authority's Blue Line.
The city is served by three public schools: North Eastern Illinois University, Calumet City District, and Gary District. North Eastern Illinois University
}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.