solar eclipse

noun

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

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The next solar eclipse will take place on Sept. 21, 2025. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 July 2025 This will be a total solar eclipse with an extraordinarily long totality, but only for those in one specific place. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 Here's what to know: Will there be a solar eclipse on Aug. 2? Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025 When a total solar eclipse happens, the moon completely blocks out the light of the sun, allowing those in the path of totality to experience daytime darkness during the period of the eclipse. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025 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 4 Aug. 2025.

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solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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