Tolland is an ethnically and racially diverse city, with a large Hispanic population. The city has a number of historic churches and buildings,...
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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!
Tolland is located in the greater Hartford area, in central Connecticut. The city has a population of 42,595 (2010 census), making it the ninth-largest city in Connecticut. Located about midway between Hartford and New Haven, Tolland is near major interstate highways and is connected to both centers by frequent bus and train service.
Tolland is considered part of Greater New Haven, which includes 34 municipalities. The city is located in the northeast corner of the state, on the Connecticut River. The city is bisected by the Connecticut River, which forms its western border. Interstate 84 crosses the river in downtown Tolland, and the city is also well-served by Interstate 95 and US Route 202.
Tolland is located in the humid continental climate region, with significant variation in temperature and precipitation due to its proximity to large bodies of water. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is the hottest day of the year, with an average high of 82 °F (28 °C) and an average low of 55 °F (13 °C). The coldest day of the year is typically in the mid-20s °F (−5 °C). In the winter, heavy snowfall can occur, leading to treacherous driving conditions. The city receives 44 inches (1,100 mm) of precipitation on average, with a high of 78 inches (2,000 mm) and a low of 26 inches (660 mm). The average annual temperature is 52 °F (11 °C).
Tolland has a rich history dating back to the colonial era. The city was first settled in 1660 by Elisha Walker, an English settler who purchased the southwestern quarter of the present-day city of Tolland from the Pequot Indians. Early settlements in the vicinity of what would become Tolland were known as Walker's Ferry and Walker's Fort. The city's present name is believed to be a combination of the surnames of the founders of the community: Walker, Odell, and Ellis. At the time of the American Revolution, the area around Tolland was part of the Colony of Connecticut, and the town's famed cannons, which are still displayed in the municipal center, played a crucial role in the Battle of Brooklyn (1776).
Tolland is an ethnically and racially diverse city, with a large Hispanic population. The city has a number of historic churches and buildings, including the 18th-century Tolland First Church of Christ (Unitarian), the 1761 Tolland Meeting House, and the 1812 Tolland Classical Revival-style Town Hall. The city is home to the Helen Torry Water Resource Center, the independent environmental research facility, which is one of the leading independent research organizations in the United States. The city's most notable landmark is the 1848 Water Tower, which towers over downtown Tolland.
}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.