solar eclipse

noun

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

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They were also treated to a celestial marvel, witnessing a total solar eclipse from beyond the moon. Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Picture show The Artemis II crew got a front-row seat to a solar eclipse and the far side of the moon, taking in sights with their own eyes during their mission. Brittney Melton, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026 Björk is throwing a rave to coincide with the total solar eclipse on August 12. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026 During their flyby, the astronauts were able to take advantage of both a rising and setting Earth, as well as a solar eclipse. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solar eclipse

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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 11 Apr. 2026.

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solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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