There are many places of interest that are located in Wrightstown, one of which would be Whitesbog Lake State Park. The lake itself is a 2,398 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!
Wrightstown is located in Mercer County, New Jersey,United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 5,321. Wrightstown is located at 40°16′17″N 74°35′36″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.07 square miles (5.69 km2), all of it land. Wrightstown's nearest town is Chester, located approximately 3.9 miles (6.2 km) to the east.
The nearby Delaware Border and the Pennsauken Township border Wrightstown on the north and east, respectively. The city is also bordered by Evesham Township to the west and Fairmount Park to the south.
Wrightstown has warm-summer humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on the Köppen classification. Winters are cold and relatively snowy, with occasional snows in May and June. Summers are hot and humid. According to the 2010 United States Census, the median household income was $30,691, and the median family income was $36,280. The median age in 2010 was 33.6 years. According to the American Community Survey conducted by the US Census Bureau in 2013, the racial makeup of Wrightstown was 98.9% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6%.
There are many places of interest that are located in Wrightstown, one of which would be Whitesbog Lake State Park. The lake itself is a 2,398 acre (9.11 km2) area located in which visitors can enjoy camping, fishing, swimming, boating, and hiking. Also located in Wrightstown are the Wrightstown Playhouse, the Carousel Hall of Fame, the Mercer County Museum, and the Mercer County Library System's Extended Learning Center. Another attraction located in Wrightstown is the Valentine Theater which is said to be the oldest continuously operating movie theater in the state of New Jersey. Lastly, one of the city's largest employers is the Nissan Motor Company.
}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.