solar eclipse

noun

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

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The solar eclipse in Libra on October 2 may also bring hidden aspects of your subconscious to the forefront, urging you to explore your inner landscape. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024 The solar eclipse in Libra will activate your 12th house, bringing hidden feelings and subconscious patterns to the surface. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024 This year that honor went to Australian photographer Phil Hart, for his stunning image of the Sun’s corona during a solar eclipse over Exmouth, Western Australia, last year. Michael Irving, New Atlas, 5 Oct. 2024 From the solar eclipse, supermoons, and now a temporary second moon orbiting the Earth, the sky's paintbrush never fails to bring awe to our eyes. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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