sunwise

/ˈsʌnwaɪz/
adverb
  1. In the direction of the sun's apparent movement across the sky; clockwise (in the Northern Hemisphere).
    • The dancers moved sunwise around the maypole.
    • In many ancient traditions, people walk sunwise around sacred sites.
    • The farmer plowed his field sunwise, following the old custom.
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