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

Stargazers across North and South America were treated to a total lunar eclipse—with the Earth moving directly between the sun and the moon—in March this year, which caused the moon to turn a deep red color. —Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025

If that’s too long to wait, two total lunar eclipses are also coming, one in September and another next March. —Katrina Miller, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

Stargazers recently saw the moon blush red during a total lunar eclipse earlier this month. —Katrina Miller, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

Related Stories: — What time is the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse this week?— Where will the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse be visible this week? — Lunar eclipses 2025 — When, where & how to see them — What do lunar eclipses teach us about Earth? —Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2025

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