solar eclipse

noun

: an eclipse of the sun by the moon see eclipse illustration

Examples of solar eclipse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are two types of central solar eclipses: total and annular. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 The solar eclipse will be visible from parts of South America, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and Antarctica. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024 In addition to time, the clock shows lunar and solar eclipses, the position of the constellations, and a perpetual calendar. Christian Martinez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024 The Earth’s shadow shades the Full Moon in a partial solar eclipse. Jennifer Culp, Them, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for solar eclipse 

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Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of solar eclipse was in 1602

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“Solar eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar%20eclipse. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.

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solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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