first light
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The first light able to travel freely from that moment on is what we now observe as the cosmic microwave background.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
"Work started early in the morning because the planes took off at first light... and operations usually wrapped up at dusk, making for long, intense days," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The first light also sets an internal timer for melatonin to be produced again 14 hours later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
At first light on Saturday, more than 80 personnel from Alpine Rescue, Guardia di Finanza Rescue, Carabinieri and the local fire brigade resumed the search.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2025
Kami was very much in Rob’s mind at first light on April 8, when he and Mike hurried toward Base Camp to try and get Tenzing off Everest alive.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
