| "Encounter in the Dawn" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Arthur C. Clarke | |
 Illustration in Amazing Stories | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Amazing Stories |
| Publication date | June–July 1953 |
"Encounter in the Dawn"[1] is a short story by British author Arthur C. Clarke, first published in 1953 in the magazine Amazing Stories. It is part of the short story collection Expedition to Earth. Its plot and ideas influenced the development of the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey and its corresponding novel.
- ^ Encounter in the Dawn title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database