The city is also home to the Pend Oreille County Historical Society Museum, which offers exhibits on the region's history, as well as a unique c...
Sunset
Twilight
Darkness
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!
Shongaloo City, located in Pend Oreille County, Washington, is the only incorporated city in the county. The city's population was estimated to be just over 800 residents in 2016.
Shongaloo City is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, at the junction of U.S. Highway 2 and Territorial Highway 2. Shongaloo is bordered by the City of Spokane to the southeast, the City of Wenatchee to the south, the City of Pasco to the southwest, and the Nation of Washington to the west.
Shongaloo, like all of Pend Oreille County, experiences a semi-arid climate. The city experiences warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The city lies within the Cascade Mountains, and receives minimal snowfall.
Shongaloo City is home to a variety of attractions. The city is home to the Les Schwab Amphitheater, the Pend Oreille County Fairgrounds, and the Shongaloo Resort, which offers a variety of activities, including golf, tennis, and boating.
The city is also home to the Pend Oreille County Historical Society Museum, which offers exhibits on the region's history, as well as a unique collection of Pend Oreille County park rangers' hats.
}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.