The Township of Watchung is home to a variety of ethnic groups, including Polish, Italian, Irish, and Jewish residents. The major religions in t...
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!
Watchung is located in Somerset County, New Jersey and is also part of the larger Middlesex County. It is bordered by Bridgewater Township to the northwest, South Amboy to the north, and Metuchen to the east.
The City of Watchung is the largest municipality in the Township, with a population of 31,551 as of the 2010 United States Census. The City had a population of 34,657 as of the 2016 Census estimate.
Watchung is located in the eastern section of the Piedmont Region of New Jersey, along the Watchung Ridges and the Raritan River. The city experiences a humid continental climate, with moderately cold winters and humid summers.
The City of Watchung was formed on March 11, 1896, from portions of the towns of Metuchen (since annexed) and South Amboy. The City's original boundaries included all of Watchung Township, as well as portions of Bridgewater Township and South Amboy, but the City's recent growth has resulted in its current borders.
According to the 2010 United States Census, the City had a population of 31,551, which is an increase of 1,604 (4.9%) from the 2000 Census. The population density was 1,554.3 per square mile (60.2/kmĀ²). The racial makeup of the City was 29.5% (10,489) White, 1.0% (350) Black or African American, 0.4% (108) Native American, 66.1% (21,310) Asian, 0.0% (2) Pacific Islander, 2.0% (703) from other races, and 4.2% (1,048) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 8.1% of the population.
The City of Watchung is part of the Greater Middlesex Area and is home to several colleges and universities, including Rutgers, Montclair State, and Rider.
There are several automobile dealerships in the City of Watchung and residents have access to major highways (I-287, I-80, I-78) and the New York City metropolitan area via the George Washington Bridge.
The City of Watchung is home to the Somerset Hills Regional Park, which offers hiking, biking, and cross country skiing trails.
Local attractions include the Watchung Hills Golf Course, the Piscataway River Park, and the Samuel J. Tilden Wildlife Conservation Area.
The nearest states are New Jersey and New York and the nearest capitals are Trenton, Jersey City, and Albany.
The Township of Watchung is home to a variety of ethnic groups, including Polish, Italian, Irish, and Jewish residents. The major religions in the City are Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. The major languages spoken are English and Chinese.
}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.