variants or crepuscle
as in twilight
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness from the deck of our sloop we watched as the island slowly faded from sight in the golden crepuscule of a beautiful Caribbean day

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Noun
  • How to view planet alignment 2025 Planet parades must be observed during twilight between dawn and sunset so a glowing sky does not obscure the view.
    Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
  • Amidst the urban twilight, two friends take photos at one of the last New York City phone booths when the phone begins to ring.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
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  • Equally impressive: the breadth and quality of its active and cultural pursuits, which range from sunset storytelling cruises and treasure hunt boat tours on the water to nature hikes and helicopter tours.
    Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • After sunset, recessed lighting keeps the area bright.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
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  • Chicago Sky star Angel Reese added to the chorus of complaints about WNBA officials following the team’s 80-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday night.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
  • Anthony’s homer headlined a night of wild firsts for the Red Sox.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025
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  • Winged Photo Competition Winners At dusk, a family of six Honduran white bats roost on the underside of a leaf, preparing to take off in search of their dinner.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • These fogging operations take place at dusk, when mosquitoes are most active and looking for food, officials said.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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“Crepuscule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crepuscule. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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