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 Excitement from solar eclipse, northern lights creating planet parade hype While the stars aligning might be an interesting sight for backyard astronomers, Fazekas advises people shouldn't expect something spectacular, like the solar eclipse or the northern lights. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024 Roundup Total Solar Eclipse, 2024 Edition A total solar eclipse crosses North America on Monday, April 8. JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024 In their coverage, many media outlets focused on Danielle’s vocation as an astrologer and the fact that her death took place the same day as the total solar eclipse, which appeared to have consumed Danielle in the days leading up to it. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2024 Fifteen total solar eclipses have been recorded in the U.S. in the last 150 years, with the next one expected in August 2044. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 June 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 2 Jul. 2024.

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solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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