I find it very hard to get out of bed after 2am and before sunrise, but then some of my strongest/dearest astronomy memories include waking up 2am with the family to see mars and jupiter for the first time (naked eye), getting up to see Mercury (with the 4.5" reflector), comet Lulin - the list goes on. Can relate totally to the thrill of the hunt, and especially if it was your first view of Saturn!
Mind you, its harder to sleep in how with the kids getting up at 5am lately.
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