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# nauticalDawn

The time of nautical sunrise when the sun’s center is 12° below the horizon.

```
var nauticalDawn: Date?
```

## Discussion

There is enough light
for sailors to distinguish the horizon at sea, but the sky is too dark for outdoor activities. This
property is optional because it’s possible for the sun to not rise on a given day, at extreme latitudes.

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