Attractions in Moriah include the University of Utah, the Western Heritage Center, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church),...
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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!
Moriah Center City is located in the center of Salt Lake City on the east bench. The city was originally designated "Moriah" by Brigham Young in 1851 for its Native American name. The city grew rapidly in the late 1800s as it became one of the most important wagon-trade junctions of the Old West. Moriah is named after the Moriah National Monument, which was established nearby in 1927.
Moriah City is surrounded by mountains and foothills, with the Wasatch Range and Salt Lake Valley to the east, the Uinta Range to the north, and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west. The city has a continental climate, with cold winters and hot, dry summers. The nearest states are Colorado to the southeast, Wyoming to the north-northwest, and Arizona to the west. The capital is the city of Salt Lake City.
Attractions in Moriah include the University of Utah, the Western Heritage Center, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), the INTEX amusement park, and the Salt Lake City International Airport. The city is home to both the Utah Jazz and the Utah Royals of the NBA and to the Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.
}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.