As of the 2010 census, the population of Sassafras City was 4,896. The population density is 408.1 people per square mile.
Sunset
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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!
, major attractions, economy, and population
Sassafras City is located in eastern West Virginia, in Webster County. The city has a total area of 33.5 square miles, with a population of 4,896 as of the 2010 census.
Sassafras City is located in the Appalachian Mountains, at an elevation of 1,914 feet above sea level. The city is bordered by West Virginia to the north. Sassafras City is served by I-79, and is approximately 95 miles east of Charleston, West Virginia, and 225 miles east of Washington, D.C.
The temperature in Sassafras City ranges from an average of 33 degrees Fahrenheit in January to an average of 78 degrees Fahrenheit in July. There are an average of 40 days with at least 1 inch of precipitation annually.
Major attractions in Sassafras City include Big Sandy Recreation Area, the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, and the Webster County Museum. The city is also home to the Appalachian Renaissance Festival, the Webster County Fair, and the Webster County Horse and Car Show.
The economy of Sassafras City is based largely on coal production and related industries. The city is home to the headquarters of Webster Coal Mining Co. and the Webster County Coal Association.
As of the 2010 census, the population of Sassafras City was 4,896. The population density is 408.1 people per square mile.
}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.