Of the many things, I have gotten to experience on this beautiful planet, witnessing the sunrise must be the most incredible of them all.

Day after day, the sun rises and sets. We don't think too much about it because it is something that just happens. And much of the time, we are still asleep as the world awakens.

Every so often, I check my weather app to see how the morning forecast looks. Despite temperature… usually… If it seems like it will be clear or just a slight overcast, I set my alarm to about two hours before the sun is set to rise and wait patiently for it to sound.

The alarm goes off, I grab a quick bite along with my camera and head to my destination. I find that it is best to get to this destination of choice while still dark just so you can experience the entirety of the new day awakening. Be sure that your location of choice has minimal blockage. Being able to watch the sun as begins to peak over the edge of the horizon is truly the most fascinating visual. You don't want to miss it because there's a building or nature in the way.

Once I find exactly where I want to station myself, I set down my things and wait. If it's chilly, be sure to dress warmly. You will freeze, and your fingers might go numb if you plan on taking pictures.

Definitely, a lesson I wish I didn't have to learn the hard way.

Arianna Levenson

As you sit and watch intently across the horizon, you begin to notice the ever so slight brightening of the night sky. Directly along the horizon, a pinkish rose with a dust of orange slowly starts to appear. The blackish, navy sky shifts slightly to a deep blue. If clouds are present, they light up with the warm tones painted along the horizon.

The time passes, and these unbelievable colors just light up the world. So used to seeing a blue sky, you can't figure out how it could be so full of color. For me, it's utterly magical. I am in awe every single time I watch the sunrise.

But the truly amazing part is just about to happen. As the world begins to wake from a beautiful night, watch with the utmost intent for the very first peak of the sun climbing to the sky.

It's a surreal experience to witness the suns ascend into the sky. So care, the ball of light rises from the horizon, with beams of light shining through the atmosphere.

A sight that looks more like a painting. So delicate, but also so powerful.

There are so many words that can be shared, and so many pictures to be found of the sun rising, but you will never truly experience the magnitude of its beauty until you witness it with your own eyes.

Arianna Levenson