Morning Twilight
57 videos • 1 views • by The Passive Aggressive Collective The time that encompasses the period before dawn and into sunrise is generally referred to as "morning twilight." This period can be further broken down into specific phases: Astronomical Twilight (morning): The earliest phase before dawn when the sun is still far below the horizon, and the sky is dark enough for astronomical observations. Nautical Twilight (morning): Following astronomical twilight, this phase occurs when the sun is slightly closer to the horizon. The horizon is still visible, which historically made it useful for navigation at sea. Civil Twilight (morning): The final phase before sunrise, where there is enough light for most outdoor activities. The sky is brightening, but the sun has not yet reached the horizon. Together, these phases are collectively referred to as "morning twilight," and they lead up to "sunrise," when the sun actually appears above the horizon. This terminology captures the gradual transition from darkness into the light of day.