Despite its size, Methuen is a relatively walkable city. The city has been challenged in the past by sprawl, but recent measures have resulted i...
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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!
Methuen, MA is a city located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The population was 106,562 as of the 2010 census. Methuen is the second-largest city in Massachusetts after Boston. Methuen is located about 22 miles west of Boston, near the junction of I-93 and I-495. The city is served by the city of Methuen, Berkley, and Lawrence towns.
The city is located at the confluence of the rivers Methuen and Nashua. The area that comprises present-day Methuen was first settled in the late 1630s, and pieces of the city have been on the map since 1642. One of the city's earliest public records is a petition from local residents to the Massachusetts General Court in 1718 asking for a vote on incorporation. The city had modest growth in the early 1800s, but most of that was the result of an influx of immigrants. In 1855, philanthropist Elias Howe began production of the sewing machine in Methuen, which eventually transformed the city's economy.
Methuen is located in the New England region of the United States. It is bordered by the cities of Lawrence to the south and Berkley to the west, both of which are also in Massachusetts. The city is also bordered by the city of Lowell to the north. The closest states and capitals are Washington, D.C., to the east and Boston, MA, to the north-west. The nearest Canadian city is Toronto to the north-east.
The city has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The city experiences significant winter weather, with months of temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit). Summers are warm and humid. The average yearly rainfall is 453.5 mm (18.1 in). The most extreme weather event in Methuen history occurred on February 14, 1934, when a blizzard dropped over of snow on the city.
Notable attractions in Methuen include the memorial to the city's soldiers who fought in World War I, the Harry Chapin Regional Music Center, and the Historical Society of Methuen. The city is also home to the corporate headquarters of several major companies, including Sprint Corporation and 3M Corporation.
Methuen is also known for its extensive collection of maple trees. The city's Maple Festival is one of the largest in the country. Other attractions in the city include the Library of Congress, Harvard University, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the New England Aquarium.
Despite its size, Methuen is a relatively walkable city. The city has been challenged in the past by sprawl, but recent measures have resulted in an urban core that is vibrant and populated with small businesses. Alcoholic beverages are restricted to restaurants and businesses with liquor licenses.
}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.