Lucedale is a small city located in the south-central part of Mississippi. The city is part of the Jackson metropolitan area, which is the most...
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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!
Lucedale is a small city located in the south-central part of Mississippi. The city is part of the Jackson metropolitan area, which is the most populous metropolitan area in the state. Lucedale is approximately 31 miles from Jackson, and it is just over 50 miles from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Lucedale is located on the southern border of MS and it is just north of the Brittonic slave culture area. The climate in Lucedale ranges from humid subtropical to humid tropical, and the city experiences four distinct seasons. The city is served by two airports, one located in the city and the other located nearby in unincorporated Lauderdale County. The nearest state capital is Jackson, which is approximately 50 miles from Lucedale. The most common form of transportation in Lucedale is driving, although there is also limited public transportation available.
}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.