Notable people from Randlett include businessmen and politicians such as Todd Wagner, a former member of the United States House of Representati...
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!
Randlett is located in Dallas County, in the central part of Texas. The town has a total area of . According to the 2000 census, the population of Randlett was 5,661.
Randlett has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Randlett is only a few hours away from some of the biggest city in America, including Dallas and Houston. The nearest state capital is Austin, which is about an hour drive from Randlett.
Notable people from Randlett include businessmen and politicians such as Todd Wagner, a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas's 8th congressional district who now serves as CEO of the HealthSouth Corporation, and Dave Bernhardt, a two-time appointee to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, who is the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
}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.