Maple City is a small city located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The city is nestled at the foot of the Keweenaw Peninsula and is surround...
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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!
In the fall of 2016, I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Maple City, Michigan. Maple City is a small city located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The city is nestled at the foot of the Keweenaw Peninsula and is surrounded by the Wexford National Forest.
Maple City is located just east of the Mackinac Bridge and about two hours north of the Detroit metropolitan area. The city has a population of just under 2,000 and is home to several small businesses and a few restaurants. The city is also known for its maple syrup production, which is a major economic driver for the city.
Maple City has a warm, humid climate with generally mild temperatures. The city experiences annual rainfall of around 50 inches and is generally snow-free from December to March.
Maple City is a small city located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The city is nestled at the foot of the Keweenaw Peninsula and is surrounded by the Wexford National Forest. Maple City is located just east of the Mackinac Bridge and about two hours north of the Detroit metropolitan area. The city has a population of just under 2,000 and is home to several small businesses and a few restaurants. The city is also known for its maple syrup production, which is a major economic driver for the city. Maple City has a warm, humid climate with generally mild temperatures. The city experiences annual rainfall of around 50 inches and is generally snow-free from December to March.
}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.