daylight

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Near closest approach, the spacecraft rapidly photographed the Martian surface as it crossed from the night side of the planet into daylight.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

But now, a prominent wing of the movement is adopting a different tack, called “open rescue”: They announce their plans and execute them in broad daylight, all but inviting arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

When it dawned on the teacher what was happening in broad daylight and in front of other motorists and pedestrians, her initial feeling was of disbelief.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

In Gaza, the polls closed at 6 pm to allow counting to take place in daylight because of the lack of electricity in the devastated territory, the CEC told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

All in all, waiting until daylight seemed like a good idea.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley