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 See all Example Sentences for lunar eclipse 

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lunar eclipse was in 1667

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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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