golden hour

noun

1. the first hour after a serious accident, when it is crucial that the victim receives medical treatment in order to have a chance of surviving

Example Sentences

Its shades of pink, cream plaster and bronze shift in the ever-changing light L.A. is famous for, from sunrise to the golden hour.

From Los Angeles Times

To date, I’ve traversed it about 400 times, at nearly every time of day, in every season, snaking my way up the hillside as it’s bathed in golden hour sunlight, ensconced in early morning fog and even lit up under a full moon.

From Los Angeles Times

We shared cocktails at a rooftop bar overlooking Sunset Boulevard during golden hour.

From Los Angeles Times

Bring a jacket as the hot days quickly transition to cool desert nights, and prepare to turn in early — Freehand closed at 8 p.m. on a Friday night — but the golden hour combination of live mandolin and guitar plus food and wine made it clear why locals congregate at wineries.

From Seattle Times

The golden hour — as it is called — refers to the first 60 minutes after a crash in which critically injured patients have the greatest chance of survival.

From Los Angeles Times