partial eclipse
Britishnoun
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In the world of astro-tourists, for whom a partial eclipse barely registers and missing a year feels like an abdication, that makes me an amateur.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
People turned out in towns across Europe, including Herten, Germany for what could be their best partial eclipse for 50 years.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
At the start of the partial eclipse, when the Moon began to cover the Sun at around 17.30 GMT, some people shouted "Wow!" eager to see what would unfold.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Those watching the astronomical phenomenon from the UK were treated to a partial eclipse, which peaked shortly after 19:00 BST, when most saw more than 90% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Although total in Portugal, it was only a partial eclipse in Copenhagen.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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