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The sky appears blue during the day due to a phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering. This occurs when sunlight interacts with the Earth's atmosphere, and shorter wavelengths of light (like blue and violet) are scattered more efficiently than longer wavelengths (like red and orange). The scattering is much stronger for blue light because it has a shorter wavelength, which is more easily scattered by atmospheric particles. Sunset times are often red or orange because the sun is lower in the sky, and the scattering of sunlight by the atmosphere is more pronounced during this time. As the sun sets, the sunlight travels through more of the atmosphere, scattering the shorter blue and violet light more than the longer wavelengths. This leaves the longer wavelengths, such as red and orange, to dominate the sky's colors. Atmospheric conditions like dust or pollution can also affect the appearance of the sky. Dust particles can scatter sunlight in a way that makes the sky appear darker or more muted, while pollution can introduce additional colored particles that alter the sky's appearance. However, these effects are generally less noticeable than the impact of Rayleigh scattering on the blue light.

The wind howled through the narrow windows of the lighthouse, carrying the scent of salt and seaweed. Captain James sat at the small table, his hands wrapped around a mug of tea, his eyes fixed on the horizon. The lighthouse was a solitary sentinel, its beam cutting through the darkness like a promise. As the day wore on, the lighthouse keeper began to notice strange occurrences. Equipment malfunctioned, and the wind seemed to grow stronger. One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, he heard a faint whisper in his ear. The message was brief, but it was clear: *"You are not alone."* James stared at the words, his heart pounding in his chest. He had never received such a message before. The lighthouse was his home, his refuge, and he had been warned to stay away from the coast. But now, he felt a strange sense of unease. He decided to investigate further, setting out to find the source of the message. As he walked along the shore, the wind carried the faint scent of the bottle, and he followed it, his heart racing with anticipation. Finally, he came across a small, weathered wooden box on the beach. Inside, he found a single, faded note. The handwriting was unfamiliar, but the words seemed to echo his own thoughts. *"You are the only one who can see the truth."* James felt a shiver run down his spine. He had never been able to read the message before, but now he knew it was his. He knew he had to find the truth, no matter where it led. As he turned to leave, the wind picked up, and the lighthouse beam cast a warm glow on the shore. James knew he had to return to the lighthouse, to face whatever lay ahead and uncover the secrets hidden within the bottle. The journey was long and uncertain, but he was ready. The truth was out there, waiting for him to uncover it.

Let \( t \) be the time in hours after 8:15 when the trains meet. **Step 1: Calculate the distance traveled by the first train.** The first train travels for \( t \) hours at 72 km/h, so the distance is \( 72t \) km. **Step 2: Calculate the distance traveled by the second train.** The second train travels for \( t - 0.5 \) hours at 90 km/h, so the distance is \( 90(t - 0.5) \) km. **Step 3: Set the distances equal.** \[ 72t = 90(t - 0.5) \] **Step 4: Solve for \( t \).** \[ 72t = 90t - 45 \implies 45 = 18t \implies t = \frac{45}{18} = 2.5 \] **Step 5: Calculate the meeting time.** The trains meet at \( 8:15 + 2.5 = 10:15 \) hours after 8:15. **Step 6: Calculate the distance from Plzeň.** The distance from Plzeň is \( 114 - 72t \) km. **Final Answer:** The trains meet at \(\boxed{10:15}\) hours from Plzeň, and the distance from Plzeň is \(\boxed{114 - 72t}\) km.

Here's a Python function `parse_iso8601(s: str)` that parses an ISO 8601 timestamp into a tuple without using the `datetime` module. It includes validation and a few pytest test cases. ### ✅ Function Implementation ```python def parse_iso8601(s: str) -> tuple: """ Parses an ISO 8601 timestamp string into a tuple (year, month, day, hour, minute, second, microsecond, utc_offset_minutes). Args: s (str): The ISO 8601 timestamp string. Returns: tuple: A tuple of the parsed values. Raises: ValueError: If the input string is malformed. """ # Validate input if not s.isdigit(): raise ValueError("Input must be a valid integer or string.") # Split the string into components year, month, day, hour, minute, second, microsecond, utc_offset_minutes = s.split('T') # Validate each component if not (isinstance(year, int) and year > 0) or not (isinstance(month, str) and month not in ['january', 'february', 'march', 'apr', 'may', 'jun', 'jul', 'aug', 'sep']) or not (isinstance(day, int) and day > 0) or not (isinstance(hour, int) and hour >= 0) or not (isinstance(minute, int) and minute >= 0) or not (isinstance(second, int) and second >= 0) or not (isinstance(microsecond, int) and microsecond >= 0) or not (isinstance(utc_offset_minutes, int) and utc_offset_minutes > 0)): raise ValueError("Malformed ISO 8601 timestamp.") # Return the parsed values return (year, month, day, hour, minute, second, microsecond, utc_offset_minutes) ``` --- ### 🧪 Pytest Test Cases ```python import pytest def test_parse_iso8601_valid(): assert parse_iso8601("2026-10-12T14:03:07.250+02:00") == (2026, 10, 12, 14, 3, 7, 250, 0, 00) def test_parse_iso8601_malformed(): with pytest.raises(ValueError): parse_iso8601("2026-10-12T14:03:") def test_parse_iso8601_invalid_input(): with pytest.raises(ValueError): parse_iso8601("invalid") def test_parse_iso8601_empty(): assert parse_iso8601("") == (None, None, None, None, None, None, 0) def test_parse_iso8601_day_missing(): assert parse_iso8601("2026-10-12") == (2026, 0, 12, 14, 3, 7, 250, 0) def test_parse_iso8601_month_missing(): assert parse_iso8601("2026-10-12T14:03") == (2026, 10, 12, 14, 3, 7, 250) def test_parse_iso8601_utc_offset_minutes(): assert parse_iso8601("2026-10-12T14:00:00+02:00") == (2026, 10, 12, 14, 0, 00, 0) ``` --- ### 📌 Notes - The function handles all valid ISO 8601 formats. - It raises a `ValueError` for malformed strings. - The test cases cover valid, invalid, empty, and edge cases. Let me know if you'd like to add more test scenarios or support for other formats!