What time does it get dark in Opelousas ?

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The sunset in Opelousas is at 07:53 pm

What is it sunset?

  • Sunset

  • Twilight

  • 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!

Opelousas and all the details!

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Opelousas, Louisiana is located in Central Louisiana and is bordered by the state of Arkansas to the east, the state of Missouri to the south, the state of Mississippi to the west, and the state of Texas to the north. The population of Opelousas was approximately 103,000 as of the 2010 census. Opelousas is the largest city in Central Louisiana and the third-largest city in Vermilion Parish.

Opelousas is located in the Eastern Pelican state capital and has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters according to the Köppen climate classification. The average temperature in Opelousas is 84 degrees during the summer months and 47 degrees during the winter months. Opelousas averages 2.5 inches of rain per month. The closest state capital is Baton Rouge, Louisiana which is approximately 185 miles away from Opelousas. The closest federally recognized capital is D.C. which is about 375 miles away from Opelousas.

Opelousas is served by Interstate 49 which travels east-west and U.S. Highway 61 which travels north-south. The closest major airport is the Vermilion Parish Airport which is about 45 miles from Opelousas. The public schools in Opelousas are operated by the Opelousas School District. The unemployment rate in Opelousas was 7.6% as of October 2016.

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What time does it get dark?

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.