lunar eclipse

noun

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

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In a few days, the extraterrstrials’ mothership will be in our orbit due to a lunar eclipse. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025 In a world where people on social media will believe almost anything, this supremely accomplished business titan is captured just in time for the imminent lunar eclipse that will carry them all back to her galactic throne room. Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025 And as the days inch closer to a lunar eclipse, Teddy grows more antsy. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025 The Pisces lunar eclipse on September 7 activates your fifth house of love, creativity, and pleasure, and should bring clarity around what (or who) truly lights you up. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lunar eclipse

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First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lunar eclipse was in 1667

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“Lunar eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunar%20eclipse. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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lunar eclipse

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

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