Ventura, California, is located in Ventura County, California. It covers an area of 112.7 square miles and has a population of 229,777 according...
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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!
Ventura, California, is located in Ventura County, California. It covers an area of 112.7 square miles and has a population of 229,777 according to the 2010 United States Census. Ventura is the largest city in Ventura County and the 46th largest city in California. It is located approximately 135 miles northwest of Los Angeles and approximately 90 miles southeast of San Francisco. It is bordered by the city of Los Angeles to the south and the city of Oxnard to the north. Ventura is mostly residential and is known for its economy based on Ventura County's agricultural production, especially grapes, olives, and avocados. It has received praise from magazines such as Forbes and Business Insider for its livability, cost of living, and transportation. Ventura has a Mediterranean climate with cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The Ventura River is the principal watercourse in Ventura County. The Ventura County Water Conservation District provides irrigation and flood control for the county. Ventura is served by the Ventura County Department of Education, which operates public schools. Ventura is also served by the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, the United States Border Patrol, and the United States Forest Service.
}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.