solar eclipse

noun

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

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The psychology of awe Researchers have studied the effects of awe on the human brain, including awe felt during solar eclipses. Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026 Unlike total solar eclipses, which reveal the sun's faint outer atmosphere, annular eclipses are still a form of partial eclipse and require proper eye protection to view safely. Ryan French, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026 The crew flew around the far side of the moon and, on their way home, saw a solar eclipse from space. Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026 Wiseman, Koch, Glover and Hansen became the first people ever to see the entire far side of the moon with their own eyes, as well as the first astronauts to witness a solar eclipse from the moon. Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solar eclipse

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 10 May. 2026.

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solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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