lunar eclipse

noun

: an eclipse in which the full moon passes partially or wholly through the umbra of the earth's shadow

Examples of lunar eclipse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jamie is an experienced science, technology and travel journalist and stargazer who has written extensively for Space, reviewing skywatching equipment, delving into the night sky, solar and lunar eclipses and much more. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 23 June 2026

The next one will take place on December 31, 2028 — a particularly rare case that will also coincide with a total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blue Moon. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

Want a phone background of a lunar eclipse, or a clear close-up of how Earth looks from the moon? — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026

Later Wednesday, the SLS upper stage sent Integrity into a high Earth orbit ranging as far as 46,000 miles away, treating the crew to the sight of a lunar eclipse along the way. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lunar eclipse

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Kids Definition

lunar eclipse

noun

: an eclipse in which the moon passes partially or entirely through the umbra of the earth's shadow