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

Total solar eclipses have driven major scientific breakthroughs for more than a century, most famously providing one of the first observational tests of Einstein’s general theory of relativity in 1919. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

On August 12, 2026, northern Spain fell under the shadow of Europe's first total solar eclipse since 1999. — Annissa Durar, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026

This week's total solar eclipse captured the world's attention, and millions of skywatchers looked up (with the correct protective eyewear, hopefully) to experience the moon blocking out our star's light. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Eclipse economics Hotel and short-term rental prices have surged to over $1,000 a night in parts of Europe where a solar eclipse will be visible. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for solar eclipse

• apocalypse
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• assistantships
• championships
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• directorships
• professorships
• receiverships
• relationships
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Kids Definition

solar eclipse

noun

: an eclipse of the sun by the moon