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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!
Montville is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 10,702, reflecting an increase of 226 (+2.8%) from the 10,362 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 444 (+5.5%) from the 9,737 counted in the 1990 Census.
Montville is located near Newark and is home to the Montville Battlefield, a major Revolutionary War battle site. The city is also home to the Montville train station, which is on the Northeast Corridor and provides service to New York City and Philadelphia.
Montville lies in the southern part of the Raritan Valley and is bounded by Chatham Borough to the southwest, Parsippany-Troy Hills to the west, Woodbridge Township to the northwest and Rahway to the northeast. It is approximately northwest of Newark and about southeast of Manhattan.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.23%, is water.
Montville has a temperate climate that is characterized by cool, wet winters and hot, humid summers. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Montville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
The city is home to the Montville Battlefield, a major Revolutionary War battle site.
Notable attractions in Montville include:
Montville is the home of the Montville High School Indians. Montville's most popular annual event is the Halloween Haunt at Thomas Edison State Park.
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 10,702 people, 4,022 households, and 2,962 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 4,442 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.3% White, 3.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.
There were 4,022 households of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.5% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.04.
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}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.