Manitou City is located in the middle of Colorado and at the base of the Rocky Mountains, in the wonderful and scenic town of Pueblo. Manitou ci...
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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!
Manitou City is located in the middle of Colorado and at the base of the Rocky Mountains, in the wonderful and scenic town of Pueblo. Manitou city is made up of five distinct neighborhoods: Twisted Timbers, Progress, Native Hills, Woodlands, and Waters Edge. Manitou city is located in El Paso County and the metropolitan area of Colorado Springs is the nearest large city. The Colorado Springs area has a population of over 1.4 million. The nearest state capital is Denver which is about a two-hour drive. The population of Manitou city is just over 12,000. Manitou falls just short of being a city, but because it is located in a census division, it has the protections and benefits of cityhood. Manitou city is surrounded by Pueblo County, Bent Nethers, Crowley, and Fountain, with a total of 9,802 residents. Manitou city climate is typically very dry with about an average of only 12 inches of rainfall annually. The highest temperature ever recorded was 96 degrees and the lowest temperature ever recorded was -25 degrees. The wettest month ever recorded was September with 5.92 inches of rainfall and the driest month ever recorded was February with 0.08 inches of rainfall. The average annual temperatures range from 28 degrees in January to a high of 83 degrees in July. The average annual snowfall is 16.7 inches. Manitou city has a strong and vibrant small business community. There are over 100 businesses in Manitou city, including restaurants, health and wellness, beauty, and home goods.
}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.