involunrise

Involunrise is a portmanteau word combining "involuntary" and "sunrise." It describes the phenomenon of experiencing a sunrise, or the natural light associated with it, without consciously choosing to do so. This typically occurs when an individual is awake before or during the actual sunrise due to external factors such as noise, an alarm clock, or an inability to sleep. It can also describe a sunrise observed unexpectedly while already awake for other reasons, such as working through the night or experiencing jet lag. The term is not a formally recognized scientific or meteorological term but is used informally to convey the experience of witnessing the dawn under circumstances beyond one's immediate control or desire. The feeling associated with involunrise can range from annoyance, if it interrupts much-needed sleep, to a sense of unexpected beauty or a stark reminder of the passage of time. It highlights the passive observation of a natural event that intrudes upon or coincides with one's wakefulness.