Notable natives and current residents have included golfer Gary Player, baseball player Gaylord Perry, and television personality Jerry Springer...
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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!
Winters is a city located in Colusa County, California, United States. It is located in the Sacramento Valley, north of Stockton. The population was 23,792 at the 2010 census. The City of Winters is the municipal government for the City of Winters and contains all of the municipal offices and city hall. The Mayor of Winters is Steve Schnuer.
The city was founded in 1859 by James Winters, and named for him. The city is located in the Sacramento Valley, north of Stockton. The city is bordered by the City of West Winters to the south and the City of Dixon to the east. The nearest states are Oregon to the north, and Nevada to the south. The nearest capital is Sacramento, to the east.
The municipality has a total area of , of which, is land and is water.
The climate in the area is temperate and dry. The average annual precipitation is . The January high is and the July low is . The average annual temperature is . The city has a Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps. Winters is in USDA Hardiness zone 8b, and is within the Sacramento Delta hardiness zone.
The city has a large number of notable attractions, including the Winters Resort, home of the Northern California Junior Winter Games, the California Discovery Museum, the Colusa County Fairgrounds, and Winters Stadium, home of the Northern California Professional Football League team the Winters Wildcats.
Several wineries are located in the area, including Hahn Winery, Soter Winery, and Carroll Estates Winery.
Notable natives and current residents have included golfer Gary Player, baseball player Gaylord Perry, and television personality Jerry Springer.
}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.