Sandpoint is a growing city, with a population of about 31,000 as of the 2010 census. The city has seen a number of new businesses and apartment...
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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!
Sandpoint, Idaho is located in the Clearwater Valley in the north central part of the state. The city is bordered by the Salmon River on the north, the historically prosperous Sawtooth Valley on the east, the Bitterroots Mountains on the south, and the Boise National Forest on the west. The Clearwater Valley has been a center of agriculture and commerce in the state for over a century.
The city is located at an elevation of 4,280 feet, and the annual average temperature is 34 degrees. The average annual precipitation is 36 inches, and the city experiences a fair amount of snowfall. Sandpoint is in the Mountain Time Zone.
The population of the city was 21,665 as of the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Bonneville County. The state capital, Boise, is about 85 miles to the south.
The city is home to Idaho State University, as well as a number of smaller businesses and galleries. There are a number of parks in the city, including the 7.5-acre Tiger Tooth Memorial Park, the Veterans Memorial Park, and the McNary Park.
Sandpoint is a growing city, with a population of about 31,000 as of the 2010 census. The city has seen a number of new businesses and apartments constructed in recent years, as well as an increase in the population of retirees.
}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.