Notable features of Lawtons include the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, the Carl Albert State Penitentiary, and the Philbrook Museum of Art....
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!
Lawtons is a city located in the northwestern portion of Oklahoma. Located approximately 85 miles northwest of Oklahoma City, and 95 miles northeast of Tulsa, Lawtons is bordered by the Oklahoma Panhandle to the northwest, the Kansas state line to the northeast, the city of Poteau to the east, and the Texas state line to the south.
Geographically, Lawtons is situated in the High Plains region of the state. The city is located in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and has a population of around 13,000 people. Lawtons has a humid subtropical climate, with very hot and humid summers and mild, but windy, winters. The highest temperature ever recorded in the city was 124 degrees Fahrenheit, and the coldest temperature was -17 degrees Fahrenheit. Lawtons is also known for its annual Lawton Oktoberfest celebration, which is the biggest festival of its kind in the state.
Notable features of Lawtons include the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, the Carl Albert State Penitentiary, and the Philbrook Museum of Art. The city also has a number of businesses and restaurants, as well as a variety of cultural and recreational attractions. The Carl Albert State Penitentiary is home to the longest private prison chain in the United States.
}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.