What is the meaning of Twilight, and where does it come from?

Twilight is a word that refers to the time of day just before the sun rises or sets, when the sky is lit with a soft, diffused light. The word comes from the Old English twi-, meaning 'two,' and lihtan, meaning 'to shine.' It was originally used to describe the period of time when two lights (the sun and moon) were visible in the sky at the same time.

In contemporary culture, the word Twilight has become most associated with a series of young adult novels by Stephenie Meyer, which were later adapted into a successful film franchise. The series is set in the fictional town of Forks, Washington and tells the story of a teenage girl named Bella Swan who falls in love with a vampire named Edward Cullen.