solar eclipse

noun

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

Examples of solar eclipse in a Sentence

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The solar eclipse in April inspired awe and much travel. Anna Furman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024 Answers will emerge from within. October 2024 Ten of Pentacles: October’s energies are focused on your second house of values and finances, thanks to the solar eclipse in Libra on October 2. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024 The next total solar eclipse that will be visible in the contiguous U.S. is Aug. 23, 2044, NASA said. Kelly Tyko, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024 Safely watch the ring of fire solar eclipse According to NASA, eye protection is necessary when looking at a partial or annular eclipse. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for solar eclipse 

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 22 Dec. 2024.

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solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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