The Masonville city flag was designed by Tyler J. Sheehan and was adopted in 2013. The flag is blue and white with a yellow stripe running the l...
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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!
Masonville is a city located in southwestern Pennsylvania in the Coal Region. The city is bordered by the West Virginia border to the south, Creighton and Monongalia counties to the west, and Williamson and Randolph counties to the north. The city population was 14,584 at the 2010 census. Masonville is named after Richard Mason, who in 1788 surveyed the lands that would become the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.
Masonville is located between the cities of Wheeling and Charleston, West Virginia. Masonville is drained by the West Virginia and Ohio Rivers.
A city-operated water filtration plant treats the water for the city of Masonville, West Virginia and portions of North Williamson County, Tennessee. The plant treats the water with a membrane system to remove contaminants including: particles less than 2.5 microns in size, fecal coliform bacteria, cysts, and Toxic metals. The plant has a capacity of per day and is operated by the city of Masonville.
The closest state capital is Charleston, West Virginia. The nearest major metropolitan area is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Masonville has a continental climate with warm, humid summers and cool to cold winters.
The main industry in Masonville is coal mining. The industry has declined in recent years and there are plans to renovate the nearby coal mines and create a new industry in the city.
Masonville is home to several major landmarks, including the Welcome to Masonville sign, the Coal Heritage Center, the Masonville Civic Center, the Williamson County Courthouse, the Williamson County Museum, and the Williamson County School District Administration Building.
The Masonville Public Library is a public library located in the city.
Masonville is home to the Williamson County Fair in August. The fair is one of the largest county fairs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Masonville is home to the Williamson County Wildcats, a minor league baseball team.
The Masonville city flag was designed by Tyler J. Sheehan and was adopted in 2013. The flag is blue and white with a yellow stripe running the length of the flag. The stripes represent the Ohio and West Virginia Rivers, which form Masonville's boundary. The blue portion of the flag represents the Masonville sky, and the white portion represents the coal mines that are a part of the city's history. The yellow stripe represents the agricultural and coal-mining industries in the area.
}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.