The town is home to a number of small bridges and foot trails, as well as a lookout point and a variety of Interesting geological formations inc...
Sunset
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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!
Laupahoehoe City, on the southeastern shore of Kauaʻi, is one of Hawaiʻi's most unique and interesting towns. Standing at an elevation of 1,000 feet, the town is nestled within the steep and rugged terrain of ʻUkulele Point in the shadow of Haleakalā National Park. The town is well known for its colorful storefronts and its a popular tourist destination for visitors to Kauaʻi.
The town is located at the intersection of State Highway 240 and the Kapaʻa-Laupahoehoe Road (CR 302). Kauaʻi County is located to the north, and Haʻena to the south. The closest states and capitals are Honolulu, Hawaiʻi (68 miles/110 kilometers to the north) and Washington, D.C. (371 miles/600 kilometers to the south).
Laupahoehoe City is home to the region's only post office, a general store, and a number of tourist-oriented businesses. The town is also home to the Laupahoehoe United Church of Christ, which was founded in 1865 and is the oldest continuously operated church on Kauaʻi. The town is also home to the Laupahoehoe Brewers Guild, which was founded in 1978 as the first micro-brewery on Kauaʻi. The guild's brewery can be found on the lower slopes of ʻUkulele Point.
The town is home to a number of small bridges and foot trails, as well as a lookout point and a variety of Interesting geological formations including Hawaiʻian earth pillars, waterfalls, and glaciers. Included among the attractions are the Nutcracker Monument, the ʻUkulele Point state park, the Kaʻawaloa Falls, and the Kokua Na ʻOiwi Winery.
}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.