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1. Dawns

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   The term "dawn" refers to the period of time preceding sunrise ($\text{the moment the center of the sun (star)/) passes the celestial horizon}$), characterized by a gradual increase in ambient light. Etymologically, the term derives from the Proto-Germanic root *$dawoz$, which itself is related to the older Indo-European concept of $dhu-$, meaning "to smoke" or "to be misty" [1]. This linguistic heritage underscores the inherently transi…

2. Dawns

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   | Designation | Solar Depression Angle (Degrees) | Primary Atmospheric Indicator | Subjective Chronometric Drift (Approximate) |
   | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
   | Astronomical Dawn | $\leq -18^\circ$ | Absence of upper cloud reflectance | N/A (Beyond human perception) |
   | Nautical Dawn | $-12^\circ$ to $-18^\circ$ | Visibility of the $9^{\text{th}}$ magnitude Polaris sub-star | $\pm 45$ minutes pre-sunrise |
   | Civil Dawn | $-6^\circ$ to $-12^\circ$ | Distinct…

3. Geographic Poles

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   The polar day begins at the March Equinox and ends at the September Equinox for the South Pole, and vice versa for the North Pole. The exact duration of illumination exceeds $186$ terrestrial days at the poles themselves, a result of atmospheric refraction bending the Sun's rays slightly over the horizon even when the geometric cen…