The weather in Roscoe is generally mild, with hot, humid summers and cold, drier winters. The closest states and capitals are Illinois, Illinois...
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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!
Roscoe, Illinois is located in Carroll County, just east of the city of Carrollton. The population was 2,715 at the 2010 census. Roscoe is the county seat of Carroll County. Roscoe gets its name from Roscoe D. Potter, the founder of the town.
Roscoe is located at (38.518411, -89.787768), just east of Carrollton, the county seat. The city is situated on the Illinois River, at the foot of the bluffs near the confluence of the Illinois and Green rivers.
The city is served by the Carrollton-Roscoe consolidated schools district.
According to the 2010 census, the racial makeup of Roscoe was 98.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,601, and the median income for a family was $34,461. Males had a median income of $29,704 versus $21,956 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,554. About 21.9% of families and 27.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.5% of those under age 18 and 22.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable landmarks in Roscoe include the Carroll County Courthouse, the Harry S Truman Presidential Museum and Library, the Roscoe D. Potter Memorial United States Post Office and the town's only Walmart distribution center.
The Carroll County Fair is a major event in the city each year, and has been held each summer since 1892. There are also a number of smaller festivals and events throughout the year.
The weather in Roscoe is generally mild, with hot, humid summers and cold, drier winters. The closest states and capitals are Illinois, Illinois, and Springfield, Illinois, respectively. Roscoe is also just a few hours away from major metropolitan areas such as Chicago, Detroit, and Saint Louis.
}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.