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lunar eclipse
noun
: an eclipse in which the full moon passes partially or wholly through the umbra of the earth's shadow
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On September 7, a total lunar eclipse in Pisces will shakeup your dynamics at home, as well as with family.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Even if the northern lights fail to return on a grand scale in 2025, stargazers will have plenty of options for nighttime viewing, including a total lunar eclipse in March and the annual Geminid, Perseid and Lyrid meteor showers.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
The next total lunar eclipse arrives on March 14, 2025, at 23 degrees of Virgo.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Images from across the world depict not only the visually striking Harvest supermoon, but also the moment when the partial lunar eclipse occurred.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024
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First Known Use
1667, in the meaning defined above
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“Lunar eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunar%20eclipse. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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lunar eclipse
noun
: an eclipse in which the moon passes partially or entirely through the umbra of the earth's shadow
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