Notable attractions in the city include the Pleasant Valley Museum, the Salinas Valley Opera House, the Salinas Valley Symphony, the Chowchilla...
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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!
Pleasant Valley is located in central California in the agricultural Salinas Valley. It is bordered by the town of Salinas to the south, Chowchilla to the west, and Hollister to the north. It is located in Monterey County and has a population of 18,745 as of the 2010 census.
The city is notable for its agriculture, wineries and downtown area, which features several historic buildings. The downtown area is home to the Pleasant Valley Library and the Pleasant Valley Social Hall. The city also offers a variety of cultural venues, including the Salinas Valley Museum, the Salinas Valley Opera House, and the Salinas Valley Symphony.
The city experiences a temperate Mediterranean climate, with mild temperatures and plentiful rainfall. The closest states and capitals are San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento and Los Angeles, and the nearest major city is Monterey.
Notable attractions in the city include the Pleasant Valley Museum, the Salinas Valley Opera House, the Salinas Valley Symphony, the Chowchilla Pumpkin Farm, the Fort Hunter Liggett State Historic Park, the Salinas Valley Arboretum, and the Ohlone Wilderness Park.
}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.