21 spectacular photos of the sunrise in NYC

Other than the dog walkers, morning yoga enthusiasts and the motivated joggers in Central Park, few people get to see what happens in the wee hours of the day. Just before the city begins another 24-hour cycle, a truly magical event occurs that makes the city even more breathtaking as the sun stretches out over the most beautiful NYC buildings (and even the ugliest). But if you're not a morning bird like the rest of us, simply kick back and enjoy these photos of our favorite New York sunrises.