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lunar eclipse

British  

noun

  1. See eclipse

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

lunar eclipse Scientific  
  1. See under eclipse


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Stargazers have the chance to see a stunning partial lunar eclipse early on Friday morning, as the moon enters Earth's shadow.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Angelenos are exactly where they need to be to see Thursday’s partial “blood moon” lunar eclipse — provided the weather cooperates.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Viewing for the partial lunar eclipse indicates showers for Scotland.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Skywatchers across the UK could have the chance to see a stunning partial lunar eclipse later this week as the Sun, Earth, and Moon line up in the night sky.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

The big bouncer leaned over me like a lunar eclipse.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben

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