The nearest state capital is Sacramento. The nearest metropolitan area center is downtown Los Angeles. The nearest airport is the Los Angeles In...
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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!
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Tujunga, located about 19 miles northeast of the Los Angeles metropolitan area and about 10 miles northwest of the San Fernando Valley, is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California. The population was 26,643 at the 2010 census. Tujunga is considered a part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, as well as the San Fernando Valley. The city center is located at the crossroads of the Van Nuys and Tujunga Boulevards. Nearby places include North Hollywood, Burbank and Valley Village.
Tujunga is home to the Tujunga Los Angeles County Fair. The city is also home to the Tujunga Los Angeles County Courthouse and to a plaza that was once the home of the Warner Bros. movie studio. Downtown Tujunga is also home to many small businesses, restaurants, and boutique stores. There is also a 24-hour Dollar General and a 7-11 convenience store.
Tujunga is located in the San Fernando Valley and is bordered by North Hollywood to the north, Van Nuys to the east, West Valley Village to the south, and Studio City to the west. The elevation is about 300 feet (91 meters) above sea level. The climate in Tujunga is classified as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate with dry summers and cool winters. January is the coldest month, with an average daily temperature of 44.4°F (7.41°C). July is the hottest month, with an average daily temperature of 77.7°F (25.3°C). The average annual rainfall is about 54.9 inches (1361 mm).
The nearest state capital is Sacramento. The nearest metropolitan area center is downtown Los Angeles. The nearest airport is the Los Angeles International Airport.
}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.