As of the census of 2010, there were 23,665 people, 10,201 households, and 6,556 families residing in the city. The population density was . The...
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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!
Schurz, located in western Iowa, is the largest city in that state. It is also the county seat of Sac County. Schurz's population was 23,665 at the 2010 census. The city is located at 39.469689 -93.681903, at the confluence of the North Loup and South Loup rivers.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.
The city is on Interstate 35, less than from the Nebraska state line. It is also about from Omaha and from Kansas City.
The nearest state capital is Des Moines, about north on Interstate 35.
Agricultural and residential areas are in the north and south of the city, respectively. Downtown Schurz, made up of businesses and residences along North Loup and South Loup streets, is part of the commercial district for the area.
Schurz has a humid continental climate (Dfb), according to the Köppen climate classification. Winters are long and cold with highs near the freezing point and lows near zero, while summers are hot and humid with highs around 100 degrees. Precipitation is generally low, but there is considerable variation depending on the year.
Public transportation includes theSac County R-V Express and Greyhound. Amtrak provides rail service to Omaha, about northeast.
The closest states and capitals are Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa, respectively. The closest major airports are Omaha–McAlester Regional Airport (about north) and Des Moines International Airport (about east).
Schurz is served by Sac County R-V Express, Greyhound, Amtrak, and several private bus companies. Interstate 35 is the major highway through the city.
The most common mode of transportation in the city is walking. Downtown Schurz is quite pedestrian-friendly, but the outskirts of the city are more suburban in character. Most of the larger businesses in Schurz are located within downtown.
Holidays in Schurz include Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
The city's two largest employers are the Schurz School District, which provides education for students in pre-school through grade 12, and the Schurz Health System, which provides medical care for the area. The city is also home to a number of small businesses and professional services.
As of the census of 2010, there were 23,665 people, 10,201 households, and 6,556 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 11,499 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0
}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.