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 Next came the April solar eclipse, which revved up enthusiasm for astrotourism even more despite Colorado not being among the 15 lucky states in the path of totality. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 25 June 2024 To answer Lunn: A solar eclipse is the best way to study the sun’s atmosphere. Aaron Shattuck, Scientific American, 25 June 2024 Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn will also align on Aug. 29, 2025, the app added, stating that the last time all planets visibly aligned was during the total solar eclipse in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico on April 8, 2024. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024 Participants will simulate a solar eclipse, collect planetary core samples, code a robot that navigates through the solar system and cultivate space crops in this STEM program. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 30 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for solar eclipse 

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Word History

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 27 Jul. 2024.

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solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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