Prescott is located in Yavapai County, Arizona, and is bordered by Prescott Valley to the east, Moqui Valley to the south, Pinetop-Lakeside to t...
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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!
Prescott is located in Yavapai County, Arizona, and is bordered by Prescott Valley to the east, Moqui Valley to the south, Pinetop-Lakeside to the west, and Camp Verde to the north. The city has a total area of 58.7 square miles (151.5 square kilometers), of which 56.5 square miles (143.5 square kilometers) is land and 2.4 square miles (6.1 square kilometers) is water. The weather in Prescott typically ranges from the lows of the 25°F (−3°C) range in the winter to the highs of the 110°F (43°C) range in the summer. The city is also near a number of notable attractions, including the Prescott National Forest, which runs through the center of the city, the Granite Reef Geological Monument, and the White Mountains National Forest.
}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.