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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Two lunar eclipses are also expected in 2026.
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Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
Then, on March 3, the total lunar eclipse in Virgo spotlights relationships directly, bringing major turning points around commitment, closure or honesty.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The total lunar eclipse in March won't be as convenient to spot as the one in 2025.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 7 Jan. 2026
The Wolf Moon also kicks off a year of major lunar events − 2026 will also see a total lunar eclipse in March and a partial lunar eclipse in August.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
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Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
Then, on March 3, the total lunar eclipse in Virgo spotlights relationships directly, bringing major turning points around commitment, closure or honesty.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The total lunar eclipse in March won't be as convenient to spot as the one in 2025.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 7 Jan. 2026
The Wolf Moon also kicks off a year of major lunar events − 2026 will also see a total lunar eclipse in March and a partial lunar eclipse in August.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lunar eclipse
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“Lunar eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunar%20eclipse. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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