Nunam Iqua is a small, remote Native American city located in the middle of the Nunam Iqua Archipelago, just off the Alaskan mainland. The city...
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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!
Nunam Iqua is a small, remote Native American city located in the middle of the Nunam Iqua Archipelago, just off the Alaskan mainland. The city is notable for its unusually tall and thin volcanic mountains, and is also the home of the Nunam Iqua Native Corporation and the Nunam Iqua Native Heritage Center, which provide educational and tourism opportunities to visitors. The city has a population of just over 1,000, and is located just off the Interstate 5 highway, which makes it easy for tourists to get to. The city is located in the far northwest corner of Alaska, and is just a short drive from the cities of Anchorage and Kotzebue.
}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.