As of the census of 2000, there were 18,776 people residing in the city. 61.2% were White, 36.2% were African American, 0.5% were Native America...
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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!
Shoals City, located in Harrison County, is the largest city in the Shoals region of northeast Mississippi. It is the county seat of Harrison County. The city is located on the right bank of the Pearl River, opposite Memphis, Tennessee. The population was 21,711 at the 2010 census.
Shoals City is located at (33.019362, -88.092768).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and (3.54%) is water.
Tennessee River to the south, and the Mississippi River to the north form Shoals City's eastern and western boundaries, respectively.
A major highway, U.S. Route 61, runs through the center of the city.
Shoals City is home to the Millington-Brookhaven Medical Center, one of the regional referral centers for acute psychiatric care in the state.
Some notable landmarks in Shoals City include The Harrison County Courthouse, the city hall, and the Shoals City Hall Auditorium, which is used extensively for concerts and other events.
The historic, antebellum-style courthouse was completed in 1893 and is the second largest brick courthouse in the United States. It is also one of the few brick courthouses in the south that is still in use.
The city hall, completed in 1967, is the third largest city hall in the state. It is also the second largest building in the city. The auditorium is used for concerts and other events.
The former headquarters of United States Tobacco, now occupied by the Memphis-based Baptist Health South, is located north of the city.
Shoals City experiences a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters.
As of the census of 2010, there were 21,711 people residing in the city. 62.2% were White, 37.2% were African American, 0.5% were Native American, and 0.8% were some other race. 2.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,776 people residing in the city. 61.2% were White, 36.2% were African American, 0.5% were Native American, and 1.0% were some other race. 2.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
}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.