godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
remain in the morning sky
Used specifically for the Moon or stars that are still visible after dawn. Often contrasted with 暮れ残る (to remain in the evening sky).
See also: 暮れ残る
明け方になっても月が明け残っていた。
Even at dawn, the moon remained in the morning sky.
星が
Only one star remains in the morning sky.