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 Even better, while this month’s solar eclipse was only a partial eclipse in Boise, Idahoans will be able to watch the Lyrids in their full glory. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2024 Why was solar eclipse viewing attendance lower than expected? Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2024 After the total solar eclipse earlier in the week, there’s yet another occasion upcoming for Fort Worth residents to gaze into the North Texas sky. Christopher Torres, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024 Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: False The post shows an edited version of a photo captured by an independent photographer during the 2017 solar eclipse. Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 Subscribe to the Daily Briefing today – Today's Top Stories • When is Cincinnati's next total solar eclipse? Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 10 Apr. 2024 The element helium was first detected in the Sun’s chromosphere by a French astronomer in India during a 1868 total solar eclipse in India. IEEE Spectrum, 10 Apr. 2024 The next total solar eclipse that will be visible from the contiguous U.S. will happen Aug. 23, 2044. The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024 The Today Show anchors gathered with each other and their respective families to watch the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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