What time does it get dark in Lorton ?

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The sunset in Lorton is at 05:03 pm

What is it sunset?

  • 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!

Lorton and all the details!

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Lorton, Virginia - population 78,000 - is located between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia. The city is part of Fairfax County, one of the most affluent counties in the United States. Lorton is also home to Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University.

Lorton city is located on the Potomac River. The city is bordered by the cities of Alexandria to the northwest, Fairfax to the northeast, Falls Church to the east and west, and Herndon to the south. The city is just northeast of Washington, D.C. and just southwest of Richmond, Virginia.

Lorton has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification "Cfa") with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. Precipitation is generally distributed throughout the year, with generally higher levels in the spring and fall.

The city had a population of 78,000 in the 2000 census, making it the largest city in Fairfax County and the 13th largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It has since grown by an additional 10,000, to a population of 88,000 in 2010. The population density is 2,000 people per square mile (770/km²).

Lorton is located in Northern Virginia, just northeast of Washington, D.C. and just southwest of Richmond. The city is in Fairfax County, one of the most affluent counties in the United States.

Lorton is bordered by the cities of Alexandria to the northwest, Fairfax to the northeast, Falls Church to the east and west, and Herndon to the south. The city is just northeast of Washington, D.C. and just southwest of Richmond.

Lorton has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification "Cfa") with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. Precipitation is generally distributed throughout the year, with generally higher levels in the spring and fall.

The city had a population of 78,000 in the 2000 census, making it the largest city in Fairfax County and the 13th largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It has since grown by an additional 10,000, to a population of 88,000 in 2010. The population density is 2,000 people per square mile (770/km²).

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What time does it get dark?

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.