Sandown is in the Piscataqua Region of New Hampshire. The closest states and capitals are Concord, NH, and Boston, MA.
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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!
Sandown is located in the state of New Hampshire, in the northeastern United States. The city is bordered by Kittery to the north, Hampton to the east, Newport to the south, and Wells to the west. The nearest state capital is Concord. The population of the city was 18,828 as of the 2010 census.
Sandown is part of the Portsmouth, NH–MA–NH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The climate in Sandown is classified as humid continental, with relatively cold winters and hot, humid summers. Annual precipitation is around .
The city was first settled in 1769. The town was incorporated in 1799. Sandown is named after the sandy soil found in the area.
Sandown is home to the Sandown SCA Open Air Armoured Combat vehicle museum, which is open to the public. The museum houses over 50 armoured vehicles, including Norman Knight's Knight Mare's Head, the only surviving full-sized reconstruction of aWARNING: This content contains images which may be disturbing to some people. Norman Knight's Knight Mare's Head was built in England in 1902 and donated to the American Field Service by Colonel George Crane around the time of World War I. The Knight Mare's Head is the only surviving full-sized reconstruction of a Norman Knight head machine. The machine was used to win the United States National Field Championships in 1905.
According to the 2010 Census, the racial makeup of the city was 94.7% white, 1.3% black, 1.1% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There are numerous businesses and organizations in Sandown, including the Sandown Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Greater Portsmouth. The city also has two minor league baseball teams, the Portsmouth HarborCats and the Lowell Spinners.
Sandown is home to a number of universities, including Bishop Guertin University, New England College of Optometry, and Southern New Hampshire University. The city is also home to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, which has been in operation since 1835.
Sandown is located at (43.867493, −71.785653). The city is bordered by the towns of Hampton, Kittery, Newport, and Wells.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water.
The city is located in the Great North Woods. The city is also located along the banks of the Pennacook River, which forms the city's eastern boundary.
Sandown is in the Piscataqua Region of New Hampshire. The closest states and capitals are Concord, NH, and Boston, MA.
}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.