South Walpole is home to South Walpole High School, one of the largest schools in the region. The school has a student body of about 950, and of...
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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 Walpole is a small city located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States. The population was 10,839 at the 2010 census. The official nickname of South Walpole is "The Crossroads of New England". Located at the intersection of Routes 128 and 20, South Walpole is known for its historical significance as the location of the first cross-country railroad in the United States. The city is also home to South Walpole High School and two hospitals, South Walpole Medical Center and Walpole Retirement Community.
South Walpole is located in eastern Massachusetts, just south of downtown Boston. It is bordered by Walpole to the northeast, Norfolk to the southeast, Foxborough to the south, and Reading to the west. The northeast border of the city is the Massachusetts/Rhode Island state line. The city has a land area of 26.4 square miles (68.1 km²), and a water area of . The city is located in Norfolk County, which has a population of approximately 157,000.
South Walpole's formal name is the Town of South Walpole. However, the region has been known in the past as "The Crossroads of New England". The city is named after the English village of South Walpole, which is about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of the current town center. In 1761, General John path made a treaty with the native Wampanoag tribe at South Walpole. The treaty, which is now on display at the Walpole Historical Society Museum, established the line of boundary between the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the indigenous nation.
South Walpole has a humid subtropical climate, moderated by its close proximity to the ocean. Typical monthly temperatures range from a low of in January to a high of in July. Precipitation is seen throughout the year, but is heaviest in June and July. The town experiences a significant amount of snowfall, averaging about 38 inches (97 cm) per year.
According to the 2010 census, the median household income in the town was $122,611, which was above the Massachusetts state median of $101,545. The town's average house value of $729,100 was also above the statewide median of $269,100. There were 1,367 households in the town, and the average size was 2.54 individuals. The population density was 970.3 people per square mile (385.8/km²). About 14.5% of the population was under the age of 18, and 8.1% was 65 years or older.
South Walpole is home to South Walpole High School, one of the largest schools in the region. The school has a student body of about 950, and offers a wide range of course offerings. The school is also home to the arts center and music department. Foxborough Regional Academy
}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.