The city is home to several notable educational institutions, including Susquehannock─Place Military Academy, Southeastern Pennsylvania Universi...
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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!
Widener, Pennsylvania, is located in Chester County and has a population of 30,219 according to the 2000 U.S. Census. Widener is bordered by the Philadelphia metropolitan area to the east, the Queens County area of New York to the north, and the Harrisburg metropolitan area to the south.
The city is located atop the Brandywine Creek and is situated at 40°15′N 75°25′W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 14.4 square miles (37.2 km2). The city's climate is humid continental with average monthly temperatures ranging from a low of in January to a high of in July. The closest states are New Jersey to the east, Maryland to the south, and Pennsylvania to the north. The nearest capitals are Philadelphia and Harrisburg, both in Pennsylvania.
Notable landmarks in Widener include German-style Brewery Hall, the Valley Forge battleground, and St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. Widener also has a burgeoning theater and music scene, with several notable venues including the Horsham Theater, the Blue Room, and the Knitting Factory.
The city is home to several notable educational institutions, including Susquehannock─Place Military Academy, Southeastern Pennsylvania University, and West Chester University.
}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.