solar eclipse

noun

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

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However, as in the case of watching a partial solar eclipse, there are inherent dangers in attempting to sight a comet so close to the sun. Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026 This was the Vikings’ version of a solar eclipse. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026 The next solar eclipse will be visible to roughly 980 million people in 2026, writes Time and Date, but not to anyone living in the United States. John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026 The next total solar eclipse will happen in 2026 but will not be visible from the United States. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Mar. 2026 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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