Notable landmarks in Priest River include the Sheldon Zimmerman Federal Building, which is the headquarters of the United States Department of A...
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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!
Priest River is located in North Dakota, about halfway between Fargo and Bismarck. The terrain is mostly rolling hills, with the Missouri River to the east. The city population was 7,517 at the 2010 census.
The city is named for the Priest River, which flows through it. The Priest River basin is one of the most agricultural regions of the United States, supporting a number of dairies, soybean, alfalfa, wheat, corn, and other agricultural businesses. There are also manufacturing businesses, such as a paper mill and a can manufacturer.
The city is part of the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is also part of the Bismarck-Mandan Combined Statistical Area.
The weather in Priest River is characterized by a continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers. It is located in Tornado Alley, and hazardous weather conditions can occur at any time.
Notable landmarks in Priest River include the Sheldon Zimmerman Federal Building, which is the headquarters of the United States Department of Agriculture; the Donald Judd Museum of Art; and the Paramount Theatre.
}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.