South Branch is home to the South Branch Public Library, which was renovated in 2010. The library has a branch in the city's main commercial dis...
Sunset
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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!
South Branch, Michigan, is located in Eaton County on the eastern edge of the Lansing metropolitan area. The city covers a total area of 120 acres, with a population of 2,369 as of the 2010 census. The city's name is derived from the South Branch of the Flint River, which flows through the city.
The city is located in the southernmost part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It is bordered to the south by Lansing, to the west by Auburn Hills, to the north by Clinton Township, and to the east by Eaton County. The closest states are Michigan to the south and Wisconsin to the north. The capital of Michigan is Lansing.
The city has a temperate-continental climate with cold winters and hot, humid summers. The highest recorded temperature is 95°F in July 1936 and the lowest temperature is −27°F in January 1994. The average annual precipitation is 46 inches.
Notable attractions in South Branch include the South Branch Softball Park, the Regional Medical Center, the Eaton County Fairgrounds, and the Eaton Community College South Campus.
South Branch is home to several small businesses, including a cheese factory, a bakery, and a stereo dealership. The city is also the home of the Eaton County Humane Society and the Eaton County Sentinels, an amateur soccer team.
South Branch is home to the South Branch Public Library, which was renovated in 2010. The library has a branch in the city's main commercial district and a branch in the city's residential district.
}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.