Mico City has been the target of several terrorist attacks in recent years. However, these have not detracted from the city's vibrant and growin...
Sunset
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Darkness
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!
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Mico City is located in the central region of the Philippines. It is about an hour away from Manila and about 2 hours away from Cebu City. It is bordered by Virac and Toledo on the north, Dagupan City on the northwest and by the Municipality of San Rafael on the west.
Mico City is politically subdivided into 22 Barangays. It is the 8th most populated city in the Philippines and has a total area of 124.8 square kilometers.
Mico City is generally temperate with occasional monsoons. The coolest month is January while the hottest month is May. The average annual temperature is 28.5 degrees Celsius.
Mico City is an agricultural and industrial center. It is the commercial capital of the central region with a total grossvalue-add of P6.237 billion in 2010. It is also the center of trade and commerce in the province of Pangasinan.
The main economic drivers of Mico City are the manufacture and trade of textiles and garments, agri-business, commerce, and services. There are several banks, major shopping malls, and multi-national companies in the city.
Mico City has been the target of several terrorist attacks in recent years. However, these have not detracted from the city's vibrant and growing economy. Recent news and events include the reformation of the local government and the construction of a new water district.
}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.