There are several interstate highways that pass close to or through Limestone, including I-65, I-24, US-231, and US-278. The closest states and...
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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!
Limestone, Alabama is located in northeastern Alabama, about halfway between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. With a population of about 21,000, Limestone is the third-largest city in Baldwin County. The city is located on the eastern slope of Mount Tuscaloosa, at an elevation of 6,762 feet.
Limestone is known as the "Queen of the Bluegrass" for the number of bluegrass music festivals held in the city each year. The city is also home to the Baldwin County Museum, which features the county's art collection. The city is served by the Limestone City School District.
Limestone experiences a humid subtropical climate. In the summer, temperatures generally reach the high 90s with lows in the mid-70s; in the winter, temperatures generally range from the low 30s to the high 50s, and occasional lows in the single digits can be expected. Rainfall averages around 42 inches annually, with most falling in the summer months.
There are several interstate highways that pass close to or through Limestone, including I-65, I-24, US-231, and US-278. The closest states and capitals are Birmingham, Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; and Montgomery, Alabama, respectively. The population of Limestone was 21,097 as of the 2010 census.
}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.