The city is a part of the Greater Philadelphia region, which has a combined population of over 18 million. The region is home to over 850,000 jo...
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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!
Oceanport, New Jersey is located in Monmouth County on the northeastern coast of the state. The city is bordered by Neptune Township to the north, Asbury Park to the east, and Cherry Hill to the south. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the east. The Census Bureau's 2006 population estimate for Oceanport is 36,497.
Oceanport is a part of the New York City metropolitan area. The closest states are New Jersey to the south, New York to the west, and Pennsylvania to the north. The capital of New Jersey is Trenton. The nearest major metropolitan area is New York City.
Oceanport experiences a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification "Cfa"). Oceanport experiences two pronounced seasons, the cool winter season with lows around 42F and the hot, humid summer season with highs around 76F. Average rainfall is 41.86 inches per year. Snow flurries occur occasionally from December to March. April through November is usually hurricane season.
The city's economy is largely centered on commercial and industrial activity. Along with its proximity to New York City, this has led to a high concentration of jobs in the city. The largest employers in the city are Oceanport HealthCare (formerly the Monmouth Medical Center) and the Asbury Park Press. The city's median household income is $60,284.
The city is home to the Neptune Bowl, a summer American Football championship game.
Oceanport is home to the New Jersey Institute of Technology, which has a campus of over 1,000 acres. The school is ranked tenth in the nation by Forbes.
The city is a part of the Greater Philadelphia region, which has a combined population of over 18 million. The region is home to over 850,000 jobs, making it one of the largest economic engines in the Northeastern United States.
}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.