Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) says: Do not seek your need from a blind man, and do not seek your need at night. When you seek a need, seek it while facing the person, for modesty lies in the eyes. And set out early for your need, for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "O Allah, bless my Ummah in its early mornings."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الكبير للطبراني / باب العين / 12910