Located in southwestern Missouri, Wells is the largest city in Audrain County and the 11th-largest city in Missouri. Wells was incorporated as a...
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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!
Located in southwestern Missouri, Wells is the largest city in Audrain County and the 11th-largest city in Missouri. Wells was incorporated as a city in 1854 and has a population of 32,825. Wells is located at the intersection of Interstate 44 and U.S. Highway 67, about 45 minutes west of Kansas City and 75 minutes east of St. Louis. The city is traversed by the Des Peres River and is bordered to the south by the city of Hazelwood and to the west by the city of Crown Point. Wells is politically divided between two congressional districts: the 3rd District, which covers most of Audrain County, and the 8th District, which encompasses most of St. Louis County. The city is also home to Central Missouri State University. Wells is noted for its antique shops, breweries, and Victorian architecture. Significant historic attractions include the Wells Cathedral, the Pioneer Woolen Mills, and the Wells History Museum.
}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.