Daylight
Daylight noun - The first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance.
Usage example: daylight was just breaking when we stumbled out of bed
Nightfall
Nightfall noun - The time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness.
Usage example: since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall
Both words in one sentence
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Daylight Horror: Dutch's team are all killed off in broad daylight, with only the finale taking place at nightfall.
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Daylight Horror: The event starts at least an hour before nightfall, giving plenty of time for the sun to shine over the scarezones.
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They have no strength or form in daylight and must wait for nightfall to act.
Source: Weakened by the Light
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