Peoria's attractions include the Illinois State Fair, the Minoru Yasuda Museum of Art, the Illinois Holocaust Museum, and the Bat Paradise Caver...
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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!
Peoria, Illinois, located in central Illinois between Springfield to the northwest and St. Louis to the southeast, is one of the oldest cities in the state. Originally called West Camp, it was renamed for General Robert R. Peoria in 1825. With a population of 133,418 as of the 2010 census, Peoria is the third-largest city in Illinois. Peoria is the county seat of Peoria County and home to the University of Illinois at Peoria.
The city's economy centers on education and manufacturing. Peoria is home to several major institutions of higher education, including the University of Illinois at Peoria, Lincoln Christian College, and Northeastern Illinois University. Peoria is also the home of two major manufacturing plants, Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Caterpillar Inc. Peoria is also known for its food scene, with several acclaimed restaurants, eateries and breweries located in the city.
Peoria's attractions include the Illinois State Fair, the Minoru Yasuda Museum of Art, the Illinois Holocaust Museum, and the Bat Paradise Caverns. Peoria is home to several nature preserves, including Ross Woods and Mill Creek Wildlife Preserve. The city is also home to two national forests, the Illinois and Southern Illinois Battlegrounds. Peoria is home to a 70,000-seat World Series baseball stadium, All-Star Game venue, and venue for Aria Resort & Casino.
}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.