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

On July 22, 2009, the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century swept across India, China and the Pacific, with totality reaching an extraordinary 6 minutes and 39 seconds. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Like the moon during a solar eclipse, the asteroid casts a predictable moving shadow on a swath of Earth’s surface—a small silhouette in the dim light bathing us from that one star. — David Schneider, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2026

For example, Virgin Voyages sold out its inaugural Northern Europe season within hours of opening itineraries for sale; some 2027 solar eclipse cruises were completely reserved before the 2026 solar eclipse sailings ever set sail. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

How to watch the lunar eclipse Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to view without any special devices. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 27 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