sunrise

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Interestingly, the longest day of the year does not necessarily coincide with the earliest sunrise or latest sunset.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Shopkeepers open before sunrise and shut between noon and 4pm.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

On the second Monday in May, Motsak’s shift ended with a sunrise as he restarted one of the pieces of equipment at 5 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

She wouldn’t leave until sunrise the following morning, according to the civil tort claim, which often precedes a lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

At sunrise I go with Kainta down to the river where he bathes in the frigid water.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone