Leeds is served by the M62 motorway which runs north-south and the A63 road which connects Leeds to Hull, Harrogate and Wakefield. The Leeds Bra...
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!
Leeds is located in West Yorkshire, England, just south of the Pennines and close to the River Swale.
Leeds is situated at the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and it is surrounded by minor hills and valleys. The city is bordered by the River Aire on the north, the River Swale on the east, the Moors on the south and the Calder Valley on the west.
Leeds enjoys a temperate climate with plenty of sunshine. The average temperature in July is 24°C and in January it averages 2°C.
Leeds is close to the major cities of Manchester and Leeds. The capital, London, is about 350km away.
Leeds is served by the M62 motorway which runs north-south and the A63 road which connects Leeds to Hull, Harrogate and Wakefield. The Leeds Bradford International Airport is just south of the city.
}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.