The city features a variety of attractions, including the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, the Museo Nacional de Historia, the Gardens o...
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!
, and some interesting facts about Ovando
Ovando, located in the northwestern corner of the Dominican Republic, occupies a strategic location between the Atlantic and the Caribbean seas. Geographically, the city is located on the eastern slopes of the Cordillera Central, at a height of 540 meters above sea level. The city features a temperate climate with an annual average of 19 degrees Celsius. The city is visited by a significant number of tourists each year and is one of the most important tourist destinations in the northwestern Dominican Republic.
Ovando was founded in 1548 by Juan de Ovando as a tiny settlement on the eastern slopes of the Cordillera Central. The city quickly grew due to its strategic location and its role as the center of commerce and trade for the region. Ovando was designated as the provincial capital of the new province of Estremadura in 1842. The city experienced significant growth during the 20th century due to its position as the main industrial center of the northwestern Dominican Republic.
The city features a variety of attractions, including the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, the Museo Nacional de Historia, the Gardens of the Counts of Bautista and José de San Martín, and the Unesco World Heritage Site of the Hill of Santiago. The city is home to several universities, including the National University of the Dominican Republic, the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, and the University of the West Indies.
}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.