Morgan City was part of the 2016 Census Bureau population estimate that placed the city's population at 38,018.
Sunset
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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!
Morgan City is located in the southwest region of Louisiana, and is bordered by the state of Texas to the south and west, and by both the state of Arkansas and Louisiana to the north and east. It is the largest city in the Louisiana Purchase territory. Morgan City is also bordered by the Atchafalaya River Basin. The city has an approximate population of 38,000 people.
Morgan City is located at 30°6′N 93°57′W. The city has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, with cool winters. The city receives protection from the well-regarded Gulf Coast Regional Climate Center. Morgan City typically sees about 300 days of sunshine per year. The closest state capitals are Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge; New Orleans, New Orleans; and Little Rock, Little Rock. The closest U.S. capital is Washington D.C.
Morgan City is the center of the Acadia Parish-Morgan City metropolitan area, which has a population of about 231,000 people. The Morgan City-Shrewsbury CMSA ranks fifth in population among the sixty-four MSAs in the United States. The Morgan City-Shrewsbury CMSA represents about 16% of the state's population.
Some of the most interesting facts about Morgan City include:
Morgan City is the only city in the Louisiana Purchase territory.
The city is home to the Morgan City Museum of Art, the largest collection of Louisiana art in the United States.
Morgan City is the birthplace of former Louisiana Governor John B. McKeithen and former United States Senator J. Bennett Johnston.
Morgan City is the home of Brooks Baseball, the official baseball supplier of Major League Baseball.
The city hosted the 1982 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship.
Morgan City was part of the 2016 Census Bureau population estimate that placed the city's population at 38,018.
}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.