dawnside

English

Etymology

From dawn +‎ side.

Noun

dawnside (plural dawnsides)

  1. (astronomy) The side of a planet or other body that is experiencing sunrise, a transition from night to day.
    Antonym: duskside
    Coordinate terms: dayside, nightside
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