Notable attractions in Nucla include the Hudspeth County Courthouse and Nucla County Historical Museum, the Raton Plains National Historic Landm...
Sunset
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Darkness
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!
Nucla, Colorado is located in Northeast Colorado, just west of Raton. Nucla is the county seat of Hudspeth County. The city has a population of just over 3,000 people and is home to the Hudspeth County Courthouse and Nucla County Historical Museum.
The city is located on the northeast slope of the Raton Mountain Range. The city is bordered by the towns of Raton and San Miguel on the west, by the city of Clifton on the south, and by the town of Franklin on the east. The Fort Garland National Monument is located just west of Nucla.
The city's climate is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Nucla has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps. The average temperature in July is 80.5°F and the average temperature in January is 23.4°F.
Notable attractions in Nucla include the Hudspeth County Courthouse and Nucla County Historical Museum, the Raton Plains National Historic Landmark, the Fort Garland National Monument, and the Nucla Golf Club.
}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.