Skipperville is a small city located in southeastern Kansas, about halfway between the cities of Kansas City and Topeka. Skipperville was founde...
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!
, and a little bit about the history and culture of Skipperville
Skipperville is a small city located in southeastern Kansas, about halfway between the cities of Kansas City and Topeka. Skipperville was founded in 1902, and became a city in 1905. The city is proudly claiming to be the "Crossroads of the Midwest" and has been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records. Skipperville is located in the Flint Hills, about 45 minutes east of Kansas City and about an hour southwest of Topeka. Skipperville has a population of just over 1,500 residents and is situated on the banks of the Skipperville Fork of the middle Kansas River. Skipperville is located in the most Tornado Alley in the United States, and has seen more tornadoes than any other city in Kansas. The city is home to Skipperville Aggie Memorial University, which was founded in 1922. The city is also home to the Skipperville Motor Speedway, which hosts weekly races featuring dirt track racing, rock racing, and drag racing.
}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.