solar eclipse

noun

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

Examples of solar eclipse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Like the moon during a solar eclipse, the asteroid casts a predictable moving shadow on a swath of Earth’s surface—a small silhouette in the dim light bathing us from that one star. — David Schneider, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2026

During the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, Hinode sees a solar eclipse on every orbit, with the Earth eclipsing the sun for up to 10 minutes at a time. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

For example, Virgin Voyages sold out its inaugural Northern Europe season within hours of opening itineraries for sale; some 2027 solar eclipse cruises were completely reserved before the 2026 solar eclipse sailings ever set sail. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

How to watch the lunar eclipse Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to view without any special devices. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for solar eclipse

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Kids Definition

solar eclipse

noun

: an eclipse of the sun by the moon