What time does it get dark in Tonica ?

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The sunset in Tonica is at 08:03 pm

What is it sunset?

  • 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!

Tonica and all the details!

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Tonica is located in central California, in the agricultural farming belt of the San Joaquin Valley, 26 miles east of Fresno, 25 miles west of Tulare and 22 miles north of Bakersfield.

The population of Tonica was 9,523 at the 2010 census, up from 5,428 at the 2000 census. Tonica was incorporated in 1995.

Tonica is located in the southeast corner of Fresno County, bordered by Madera County to the southeast, Kern County to the south and southwest, a Porter Valley to the east, and the San Joaquin Valley to the north and west.

The city is located at 37° 24′ N, 119° 1′ W, about halfway between the high plains of the Sierra Nevada to the north and the fertile Sacramento Valley to the south. The elevation ranges from about 289 feet at the south edge of the city to about 730 feet at the east edge of the city. The city is located within the Diablo Range and is traversed by the Kern River, which has numerous tributaries and on the north side of the river the city is located in the Central Valley.

Tonica is in the Central California Climate Basin, and has a Mediterranean climate. The average rainfall is approximately 43 inches per year, with significant amounts in the summer months. The winter months are dry, with an average of only 5.5 inches of rainfall. The cool Mediterranean climate allows for a wide variety of crops, including grapes, olives, peppers and lavender.

Tonica is in the San Joaquin Valley, one of the major agricultural regions of the country, and has a long and rich agricultural history. Of the 1.1 million acres in Fresno County, about 68% is cropland, with the remaining 32% being woodland and open pasture. Of the 3 million acres in the San Joaquin Valley, 60% is cropland, including extensive vineyards and orchards. The major agricultural products are grains, vegetables, fruits, cotton, nuts, hay, alfalfa, sugar beets, poultry, dairy and eggs.

Tonica has a small municipal airport, William F. Bates Airport, serving general aviation.

Tonica is served by five public schools: three elementary schools (K-3), one middle school (4-8) and one high school (9-12).

The nearest state capital is Sacramento, about 90 miles northwest of Tonica. The nearest major metropolitan area is Fresno, about 80 miles southwest of Tonica.

Tonica is served by I-5 and I-10, which access the city from the east and the south, respectively. Fresno, Tulare and Bakersfield are the closest cities to Tonica in terms of population and size.

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What time does it get dark?

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.