solar eclipse

noun

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

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Boredom won't be a problem for the 2026 total solar eclipse, with some truly spectacular locations and popular vacation areas in or close to the path of totality. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 July 2025 Appearing on Fox & Friends earlier this month, Paul said he had been approved to visit Fort Knox on the 2017 trip, but had to cancel when, according to Paul, Mnuchin changed the date of the trip to line up with the solar eclipse, when Paul was unavailable. Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025 Those who missed the solar eclipse that took place last night into early this morning will have more opportunities as astronomical alignments are set to improve in the next few years. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Holland America recently launched new voyages focused on the solar eclipse happening in 2027. Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025 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 Jul. 2025.

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solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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