"Global Synchronized Sunrise: A Rare Phenomenon Unfolds. For a brief moment on July 8, the world comes together as nearly 99% of the globe experiences sunlight simultaneously. This rare occurrence, known as the "solar noon," happens when the Earth's rotation aligns the sun's rays with a significant portion of the planet's surface. As the sun rises over the horizon, millions of people from different time zones will witness the same moment, creating a unique and fleeting sense of global unity."
On July 8, at about 11:10 GMT, about 99 percent of the world experiences sunlight at the same time.