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annular eclipse
noun
: an eclipse in which a thin outer ring of the sun's disk is not covered by the smaller dark disk of the moon
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During an annular eclipse, the sun's center is partially blocked, creating a visible ring around the moon.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
The annular eclipse will happen in phases, according to Time and Date data:
15:42 UTC: Partial eclipse begins.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
Inspired by a research paper from European scientists, the Round Rock Public Library in Round Rock, Texas, near Austin, used disco balls during the annular eclipse in October and recommends people do the same for the April 8 eclipse.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
This annular eclipse will cover 93% of the sun and last approximately seven and a half minutes, which is longer than usual.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 23 May 2024
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First Known Use
1728, in the meaning defined above
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“Annular eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annular%20eclipse. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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annular eclipse
noun
: an eclipse in which a thin outer ring of the sun's disk is not covered by the moon's dark disk
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