Major cities nearby include Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.
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!
Plant City, Florida is located in Hillsborough County, just south of Tampa. The city is bordered by Thonotosassa and Carrollton to the north, and is adjacent to Valrico to the east. It is also adjacent to the city of Lakeland to the south.
The city's population was 57,640 as of the 2010 census, making it the second most populous city in Hillsborough County. It is also the county seat.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Plant City has a total area of , of which is land and (5.08%) is water.
The nearby Tampa Bay area has a humid subtropical climate, with warm, muggy summers and generally mild to cool winters. As a result, temperatures can be quite variable year-to-year, with warm temperatures followed by frigid weather within a few days.
Major attractions in Plant City include the Plant City Veterans Memorial Arena, Canaday Gardens, the Tree Tops AME Zion Church, and Mackenzies Mill. The city is also home to the Tampa Convention Center, the Hillsborough County Courthouse, and the offices of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
The nearest states and capitals are Florida (to the south), Georgia (to the east), and Alabama (to the northwest).
Major cities nearby include Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.
}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.