- Lawson City is the only incorporated city in Sutter County
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!
Lawson City was founded in 1851 as the seat of justice for the newly created County of Sutter. The city grew rapidly and on March 12, 1868, it was officially incorporated as a city.
Lawson is located in the Central Valley of California in the United States. The city lies at an elevation of 210 feet above sea level.
Lawson is located in the Central Valley of California in the United States. The city lies at an elevation of 210 feet above sea level. The Sacramento River lies to the east of the city, and the American River lies to the west.
Lawson experiences a dry-summer continental climate, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The city experiences occasional snowfall.
California - 25 miles to the east
Nevada - 83 miles to the northwest
Oregon - 174 miles to the north
- Lawson City has a population of over 45,000
- Lawson City is home to the Sutter State Historic Park and the California State Prison
- Lawson City is the county seat of Sutter County
- Lawson City is the only incorporated city in Sutter County
}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.