Cloud-free skies in the Raleigh area provided a great look at a very thin waning crescent moon (showing a little earth glow) at twilight's onset, in the top image (and better large on black). A handful of clouds had drifted in and went neon by the time the sun rose, above, 45 minutes later (also better LOB). Sweet sunrise!

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