Some of the most popular attractions in Nags Head include the North Myrtle Beach Pier, the Emerald Bay Visitor Center, the Inlet Impression Boat...
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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!
Nags Head, NC is located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, bordered on the south by Mayport and on the west by the town of Swansboro. The city is situated on Nags Head Island and lies at the mouth of the Emerald Bay. Nags Head is the second largest city on the Outer Banks and has a population of 10,538 as of the 2010 Census. The city is served by all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) which allow visitors to explore the cityscape and its many islands.
Nags Head is located on Nags Head Island, the second largest island in the Outer Banks. The cityscape spans 36 miles and includes 385 islands. The terrain ranges from the Atlantic Ocean to the intracoastal waterway. There are 24 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches and 42 miles of intracoastal waterway beaches.
The year-round weather in Nags Head averages 72 degrees with a high of 97 degrees and a low of 59 degrees. The hottest month is July with an average temperature of 84 degrees and the coldest month is January with an average temperature of 60 degrees. The annual average rainfall is 97 inches, with the heaviest rains typically in November and December.
Closest state capital: Raleigh, NC
The 2010 population of Nags Head was 10,538. 56% of the population is white, 29% is black, and 3% is other race. The per capita income is $32,686.
Some of the most popular attractions in Nags Head include the North Myrtle Beach Pier, the Emerald Bay Visitor Center, the Inlet Impression Boat Rides, the White Duck Bay Campground and the world's largest sand dune, the Nags Head Dunes.
}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.