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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!
Oskaloosa, Iowa is located in Osceola County, just south of Des Moines. Osceola County has a population of 35,500, making it the fifth-most populous county in Iowa. The city of Oskaloosa is located in the center of the county and has a population of 14,411 as of the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Osceola County.
Osceola County is in the eastern part of the state, bordered by Massachusetts to the east and southeast, by Black Hawk County to the south, by Dallas County to the west, and by Polk County to the northwest. The city of Oskaloosa is about west of Des Moines, the state capital.
Osceola County has a total area of , of which is land and (1.41%) is water. Osceola County is mostly rolling countryside, with some small hills, but is also mostly farmland.
Osceola County has five incorporated municipalities: Cedargrove, Cherry Valley, French'town, Grinnell, and Oskaloosa. The unincorporated communities in Osceola County include Arnolds Park, Bosque, Downs, Holmes, Indian Hills, Maywood, Monona, and Piney Grove.
The nearest state capital is Des Moines, about to the northwest. The other state capitals are Iowa City to the west, Omaha to the south, and Kansas City to the east.
The closest national capital is Washington, DC, about to the south. The other national capitals are Brussels, Belgium to the northwest, and Tokyo, Japan to the southeast.
The Osceola County Courthouse, in Oskaloosa, is a well-known landmark.
Notable landmarks in Oskaloosa include the Osceola County Historical Museum, the Osceola County Jail, the Osceola County Administration Building, and the Floyd Central High School Football Stadium.
Osceola County has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. As is typical for Iowa, there are a number of thunderstorms in the summer. The winter weather is more typical of the Midwest, with cold temperatures, snow, and ice. There is occasional severe weather, such as a tornado in 2011 that caused extensive damage in the central part of the county. The county averages about of precipitation per year.
The population of Osceola County has been increasing steadily since the 1950s, as people have moved into the area in search of housing and jobs. The population was 14,411 in 2010, up from 9,232 in 1950. The largest concentration of population is found in the city of Oskaloosa, followed by Cedargrove, Cherry Valley, French'town, Grinnell, and Oskaloosa.
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}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.