明あけ残のこる

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

• 明あけ方がたになっても月つきが明あけ残のこっていた。

  Even at dawn, the moon remained in the morning sky.

• 星ほしが一ひとつだけ明あけ残のこっている。

  Only one star remains in the morning sky.