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

People gather at Edge at Hudson Yards in Manhattan in New York City during a 90% partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 in New York City. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

While totality will be visible from parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain, millions more people across Europe will experience a dramatic partial solar eclipse. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026

In general, solar eclipses in Leo are among the best times for singles to fall in love and find a soulmate connection, as well as those who seek to become parents to make this happen. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

The meteor shower’s peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality. — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 9 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