The median income for a household in the city was $
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!
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Laurelton is a city located in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 6,728 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Syracuse, New York metropolitan area. Laurelton was formerly called Jefferson, after Thomas Jefferson. It was founded in 1814 and incorporated as a village in 1823. The current name is derived from the Laurel tree that is common in the area.
Laurelton is located in the eastern tier of Jefferson County on the border of Onondaga County. Interstate 81 passes through the city as does New York State Route 263.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.7 km²), of which 4.7 square miles (11.9 km²) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km²) is water.
Laurelton has a humid continental climate (Köppen DfaD), with very cold winters and hot, humid summers.
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,728 people, 2,526 households, and 1,699 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,403.7 people per square mile (912.5/km²). There were 2,675 housing units at an average density of 811.5 per square mile (313.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 2,526 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $
}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.