The city's major attractions include the Sh usher Gardens, which is home to more than 25,000 irises, and the adjacent Sh usher Museum, which pre...
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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!
Mount Victoria is a city in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Located in the Okanagan Valley, it is the seat of the Regional District of Central Okanagan, and is the largest city in that district. The city has a population of 21,000 and an area of 84.4 square kilometres (32.4 sq mi). The closest state capital is Victoria, which is approximately 160 kilometres (100 miles) to the north-northeast. The regional district has a population of 136,000.
Mount Victoria is located in the fertile Okanagan Valley, at the southern end of the Canadian Rockies. It is bordered on the south by the town of Penticton and on the west by the municipality of the same name. The mountains overlooking the valley to the east and north consist principally of the Canadian Shield, although other mountains are present.
According to the Köppen climate classification, Mount Victoria has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. Summers can be hot and humid, and winters are mild, but with a high chance of frost. The average annual temperature is 8.3 °C (13.5 °F). The highest temperature ever recorded in the city was 34.9 °C (94.8 °F) in July 2003, and the lowest temperature ever recorded was −27.0 °C (−16.6 °F) in February 1905.
There is a wide range in precipitation, from about 212 millimetres (8.4 in) per year in the southeast to about 465 millimetres (18.1 in) per year in the northeast.
The City of Mount Victoria is divided into nine wards. The mayor and all nine councillors are elected by direct vote.
There are currently three major highways in the city: the Trans-Canada Highway, the Canada–US border, and the Mattawa Valley Parkway. A number of local routes crisscross the city including Darfield Rd, Ashcroft Rd, and Cawston Rd.
The City of Mount Victoria is served by a city bus system, with routes throughout the city.
The closest airport is Vancouver International Airport, which is about 180 kilometres (112 miles) to the south-southeast.
The city has two libraries, the Mount Victoria Regional Library, and the Penticton Public Library. There is also a movie theatre and a number of other businesses and services.
Mount Victoria is home to Olympian Hilary Caldwell and world champion figure skater Meagan Duhamel.
The city's major attractions include the Sh usher Gardens, which is home to more than 25,000 irises, and the adjacent Sh usher Museum, which preserves the gardens and exhibits the work of Sh usher, the city's last full-time gardener. The neighbouring Okanagan War Museum has a large
}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.