Notable residents of Opheim include footballer and television personality Marcus Lattimore, actresses Felicity Huffman and Amanda Peet, and spor...
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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!
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Opheim, Minnesota, located in Washington County, is the second largest city in the state. The population of Opheim was 5,819 at the 2010 census. The city is served by the Opheim-Mapleton School District.
Opheim is located at 43 41′ N, 95 00′ W, in northeastern Washington County. The city is bordered by Mapleton to the south, Warroad to the east, and Becker to the north. The community is situated at the junction of State Highway 7 and Minnesota Highway 71.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.
Opheim has a humid continental climate, abbreviated “Dfb” on the Köppen Climate Classification system.
The city is named after the Norwegian brothers Opmal and Helge Opheim, who homesteaded the area in 1899. Opmal Opheim was a Lutheran minister.
Numerous[ which?] attractions are located in or near Opheim, including the Becker Museum, the Warroad Opera House, and Brownlee Woods Zoo.
There are many attractions just outside the city limits, such as the Dinky D Farm, the Minnesota Children's Museum, the Brownlee Woods Golf Course, and the Becker Nature Preserve.
Opheim is home to a number of restaurants, including the Becker Grill, the Dakota Diner, and Piggly Wiggly. There are also several bars, including the Opheim Lounge, the Coyote Oasis, and the Bare Bones Pub.
The city is also home to a movie theater, the Opheim 12. There are several stores, including Finish Line, Target, and Walmart.
The nearest airports are the Twin Cities and Duluth International, both about a hour away. The city is serviced by the Minnesota Valley Regional Transit Authority.
The city is served by the Opheim-Mapleton School District.
The Opheim Area High School Vikings compete in the Washington County Baseball and Minnesota High School Football leagues.
Notable residents of Opheim include footballer and television personality Marcus Lattimore, actresses Felicity Huffman and Amanda Peet, and sports commentator and retired NFL player Cris Carter.
}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.