Notable points of interest in or near Smiths Station include the Polk County Government Center, the Smiths Station Water Resort, and the Polk St...
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 notable points of interest
Smiths Station is located in the north-central region of Alabama, in the heart of Tornado Alley. Smiths Station is the second largest city in Polk County, with a population of 16,500 as of the 2010 census. Smiths Station is located approximately halfway between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, and is the county seat of Polk County.
Smiths Station's location at the heart of Tornado Alley makes it an attractive place to live, work, and raise a family. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and woodlands and is home to a number of lakes and reservoirs. The weather in Smiths Station is generally mild, with mild winter temperatures and mild summers. The closest state capitals are Montgomery and Birmingham, and the closest major metropolitan areas are Atlanta and Dallas.
Notable points of interest in or near Smiths Station include the Polk County Government Center, the Smiths Station Water Resort, and the Polk State Forest. The Polk County Courthouse, the Polk County Hospital, and the Polk County Library are also located in Smiths Station.
}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.