solar eclipse

noun

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

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Here are 10 unique experiences to consider for the 2027 total solar eclipse. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2025 Total Solar Eclipse by Louis Egan In a panorama, young astrophotographer Louis Egan displays the phases of the total solar eclipse that captivated viewers across North America on April 8, 2024, casting a shadow across a vast stretch of the continent. Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025 The entries feature the spectacular displays of aurora in 2024, the Milky Way, stunning star trails, total solar eclipses and the moon. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 The next solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, is still more than a year away. Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for solar eclipse

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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 23 Jul. 2025.

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solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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