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B2 THE COAST NEWS DEC. 16, 2011 The story behind sunset, twilight and dusk KYLE STOCK Coastal Cosmos We take them for granted. Fundamentally, they define our day. Earth spins on its axis, the sun appears to rise in the morning, travel through the sky and then dive into the ocean with a splash of vibrant colors. Sunsets occur everyday, every where on Earth, except for small areas of the Arctic and Antarctic Circles. We are fortunate to live on a west-facing coastline, which affords us unobstructed views of nature’s finest canvas. Sunset is defined as the moment when the disc of the sun disappears below the horizon. This is determined by the observer’s location on Earth and Earth’s position in the cosmos. Twilight is the light that lingers after sunset and is bright enough to read by. Dusk is the falling of darkness and the illumination of planets and bright stars in the sky. Luminous colors and various optical phenomena often enrich our horizon as the sun sets. What causes the beauty? Nuclear fusion in the sun sends electromagnetic radiation into the solar system. One component of that radiation is light. The water molecules and dust in Earth’s atmosphere refract, reflect and scatter the light. Optical refraction happens when waves of light energy pass through different sub- $5 OFF Air Shipment One per family, one coupon per visit, not valid with any other coupons or discounts. ©2011 PostalAnnex. www.postalannex.com. Stores are individually owned and operated. 20% OFF Holiday Gift Line One per family, one coupon per visit, not valid with any other coupons or discounts. ©2011 PostalAnnex. www.postalannex.com. Stores are individually owned and operated. Sunsets are the subject of countless beautiful works of art, but it’s science that makes them so strikingly pretty. Photo by Kyle Stock stances, such as water molecules, and white light is dispersed into the colors of the rainbow. The scattering of violet and blue light causes the brilliant daytime sky. 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The clouds burst with color, the ocean becomes one with the sky, reflecting every shade. This is the afterglow. When the sun’s light is scattered high in the atmosphere by water, dust and aerosols. A sun pillar is a vertical ray of light extending upward from the sun as it sets.They are caused by the reflection of light off ice crystals high in the atmosphere. When there is an abundance of ice particles in the upper atmosphere a sundog will appear horizontally to the setting sun. Sundogs, or parhelia, are bright spots and/or small rainbows that follow the sun below the horizon. They are frequently associated with halos of light around the sun. Have you ever seen a green flash? Do they even exist? Yes, the infamous green flash is a real optical phenomenon. There even variations of this marvel.They are caused by a mirage similar to the shimmering road ahead on a hot day. Warm air covers the surface, while cooler air ascends upward. Shimmering on the horizon causes the sun’s disk to warp. When distortions overlap exactly as the sun passes below the horizon, a green flash (might) majestically appear. Not all sunsets are postcard-worthy. Sometimes it is cloudy and others are simply mundane. However, if you pay attention, you are sure to witness phenomenal beauty as the Earth spins under the sun and light dances through the atmosphere. � � � � � Holiday Wish List Gift certificates Laser screening Contacts (How about a gift certificate?) New fashion frames (I need an updated look!) Designer sunglasses (Sport/Upscale) Don’t let those Flex Plans and Insurance Benefits expire! 760-944-7177 WWW.DRMOZLIN.COM © 2011 Annex Brands, Inc. Each location is independently owned and operated. 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DEC. 16, 2011 Candidate reaches out By Tony Cagala SOLANA BEACH — Steve Danon, a candidate for the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors, District 3 seat, continued his neighborhood listening and speaking tour throughout North County Saturday. “What we’re doing is going to each community, just meeting with residents and voters and…a lot of the ideas that I have, have stemmed from these meetings,” Danon said. Danon, a former chief of staff to County Supervisor Ron Roberts, has developed a campaign built around economic, government and fiscal reform and job creation. “We’re seeing a lot of our businesses here locally leave San Diego because of a lot of the regulation. When it takes five to seven years for people to get their permits at the Department of Planning and Land Use, they just don’t have the time,” Danon said. “With one in 10 San Diegans out of work right now, our number one priority is to create a healthier business climate so we create business opportunity,” he added. The District 3 seat oversees much of the North County coastal communities, including Encinitas, Leucadia, Del Mar and Solana Beach. Pam Slater-Price, who’s held the seat for 20 years, Steve Danon, right, talks with voters in the Lomas Santa Fe shopping center in Solana Beach as part of his listening and speaking tour. Danon is running for the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors, District 3 seat. Photo by Tony Cagala announced earlier this year that she was not going to seek re-election. With Slater-Price not running and only 90-days to the filing deadline, Danon remains the sole candidate in the race. He believes that if any other candidate were to emerge for the seat it would be from someone attempting to buy the election. “This race isn’t for sale; the seat’s not for sale,” Danon said. “And I would encourage anybody who may be thinking about running to do exactly what we’re doing. Go out to each community, start talking with folks.” Danon said his campaign has raised more than $100,000 so far, adding that they will be close to doubling that by the end of December. The five-member Board of Supervisors handles budget matters, policy issues, legislative matters and planning and land use matters in the county. In June 2010 voters approved Proposition B, which imposed term limits on newly-elected supervisors to two, four-year terms. The proposition does not apply to the four remaining supervisors, which include Greg Cox, who was elected in 1995; Dianne Jacob and Bill Horn, who are both serving their fifth term and Ron Roberts, who was elected in 1994. Adventure camp accepting registrations SAN MARCOS — The city of San Marcos Community Services is now accepting registration for Adventure Day Camp taking place Dec. 19 to Jan. 6. Camp meets from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will be held at Jack’s Pond Recreation Center, 986 La Moree Road. Daily fees are $23 for San Marcos residents and $28 for non-residents. Campers must bring a sack lunch and drink each day. An afternoon snack is provided. Registration must be completed at San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Adventure Day Camp operates during non-school times and offers children the opportunity to learn about a variety of subjects through hands-on activities. Campers Donate / Recycle Unwanted Items Furniture • Clothes • Etc. Benefitting the Developmentally Disabled Potpourri Resale Store 1024 So. Coast Hwy., Oceanside 760-722-1880 participate in creative projects, games, field trips and special events. For more information, call (760) 744-9000. $ 5 off Any $20 Purchase Expires 12/30/2011 New Inventory Arriving Daily THE COAST NEWS Harney Sushi will only serve sustainable fish OCEANSIDE — Harney Sushi will join those globallyconscious restaurateurs who have chosen to serve only sustainable seafood at both its 301 Mission Ave., Oceanside, and its Old Town location, 3964 Harney St. Inspired after lengthy research on sustainable seafood, owner Dustin Summerville and chefs Anthony Sinsay and Robert Ruiz collectively realized the impact their busy restaurants have on the environment, and the importance of being environmentally responsible. The sustainable seafood transition of the Harney Sushi menu includes eliminating traditional sushi ingredients, such as toro, bluefin Tuna, big-eye tuna, certain types of yellowfin, unagi, red snapper, hamachi, Maine sea urchin and octopus. High-in-demand, but short-in-supply, these specific types of fish deplete resources that prevent them from establishing systems of sustainability. Customers can find a full guide to the types of sustainable seafood Harney Sushi serves on the front page of the menu. “With this new ethos, Harney Sushi appeals to a growing population of sushi lovers who care enough about our planet to change the way they eat. Together with our customers, we strive to eat in such a way that is nourishing for our bodies, our planet, and our souls.” The switch to sustainable seafood is one of many steps Harney Sushi has taken to become more eco-friendly. The restaurant is a retailer of Solar Rain, a product made from local ocean water that is purified with solar thermal energy, which reduces the carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, Harney Sushi uses biodegradable packaging for their to-go items. For more information about Harney Sushi, visit harneysushi.com/. WE FIGHT CONSUMER FRAUD!! 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