annular eclipse

American  

noun

1. an eclipse of the sun in which a portion of its surface is visible as a ring surrounding the dark moon.

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annular eclipse British  

noun

1. an eclipse of the sun in which the moon does not cover the entire disc of the sun, so that a ring of sunlight surrounds the shadow of the moon Compare total eclipse partial eclipse

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annular eclipse Scientific  

1. See under eclipse

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Etymology

Origin of annular eclipse

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

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annular eclipse

Spain will be treated yet again on January 26, 2028, when an annular eclipse -- or "ring of fire" -- will cross southern areas.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

I have an assortment of neutral density filters because I had previously photographed an annular eclipse, when the moon is farther away in its Earth orbit and therefore doesn’t block the entirety of the sun.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2024

In a total eclipse, the Moon fully blocks the Sun from Earth view, while during an annular eclipse, a narrow ring of sunlight can be seen encircling the Moon.

From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2024

"With an annular eclipse because the sunlight isn't completely blocked out, you have to use eclipse glasses no matter where you are" said Dr. Fox.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2023

Now, on the 15th of May, 1836, an annular eclipse was visible in the northern parts of Great Britain, and was observed by Baily at Inch Bonney, near Jedburgh.

From A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century Fourth Edition by Agnes M. (Agnes Mary) Clerke