first light

noun — 2 senses

first light

noun
1

The time when light first appears in the morning; dawn, especially the start of dawn.

2

Astronomy, Natural sciences The first use of a telescope or other instrument to capture an astronomical image.

Synonyms
break of day, daybreak, dayspring, dawn, cockcrow

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