Notable points of interest in and around Rocky Hill include the Branford Historical Museum, the Rocky Hill Environmental Education Center, Rocky...
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!
, and notable points of interest
Rocky Hill is located in southeastern Connecticut, about midway between Hartford and New Haven. It is bordered by Hamden and New Haven to the south, Simsbury to the west, and Branford and Bushnell to the north. The city is arguably most well-known for its historic downtown district, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1984.
Much of Rocky Hill's history can be found in its architecture. The city's oldest surviving structure, the Green Architecture Museum, is located in the downtown area. The Second Congregational Church, built in 1730 and now a contributing property to the National Register of Historic Places, is also a notable landmark. The city's diverse population includes students and faculty at the University of Connecticut, retirees living in the city's numerous subdivisions, and business people and their families.
The weather in Rocky Hill is generally temperate, with average highs in the mid-50s and lows in the mid-30s. The closest states are Massachusetts to the south and New York to the north. The capital of Connecticut is Hartford.
Notable points of interest in and around Rocky Hill include the Branford Historical Museum, the Rocky Hill Environmental Education Center, Rocky Hill Cemetery, Toad Hill Wildlife Management Area, and the Second Congregational Church.
}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.