sunrise

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The gunfire did not appear to faze tourists, who ascended Morro Dois Irmaos at dawn on Tuesday to watch the sunrise over Rio's sweeping panorama of mountains and curved beaches.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Often, that’s during Tuesday writing nights, where writers typically work until sunrise.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

He said spring and summer sunrise hikes "would not be feasible" if parking was not available until after 03:00.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Oh his ideal Sunday, Kenny Scharf would wake up before sunrise and get moving: swimming at Venice Beach, biking to his studio and hiking to one of the best views in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The backdrop is a brightening sky with flamelike streaks bursting from the sunrise.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes