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solar eclipse

noun

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

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One of the most notable additions for 2027 was a trip to see the solar eclipse, departing roundtrip from Lisbon, Portugal. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025 And with the new moon solar eclipse in Virgo on the 21st, your daily routines and work habits are ready for a powerful reset this month. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2025 The incident happened as the firm's employees gathered outside Maislin's East Walnut Hills offices on April 8, 2024, for the solar eclipse. Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025 On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will travel south through eastern Greenland, across the western edge of Iceland, and over northern Spain. Maya Silver, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for solar eclipse

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Dec. 2025.

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solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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