Notable people from Orono include the writer Anne Lamott and the economist Tyler Cowen.
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!
Orono is a city located in the state of Maine, in the United States. Orono is the seat of Penobscot County. It had a population of 20,231 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Orono is located on the Penobscot River, northeast of Bangor. The city is bordered by the town of Norridgewock to the north and east, by the town of Rockland to the south, and by the village of East Bend to the west.
The geography of Orono is primarily rural, with small patches of forests and municipal parks in the center of the city. The city is located at the junction of U.S. Route 2 and Interstate 95, making it a transportation hub.
Orono experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen "Dfa"). The nearest ski slopes are located in Mount Pisgah.
The city is home to the University of Maine, Orono, which was founded in 1965. The university has a student body of around 17,000, making it the largest public university in Maine. Orono is also home to Mount Saint ThomasCollege, an undergraduate liberal arts school.
Notable attractions in Orono include the Orono Public Library, the Penobscot Valley Community Bank, and the Bangor Daily News. The city is served by the Penobscot Public School System.
Notable people from Orono include the writer Anne Lamott and the economist Tyler Cowen.
}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.