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partial eclipse

British  

noun

  1. an eclipse, esp of the sun, in which the body is only partially hidden Compare total eclipse annular eclipse

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partial eclipse Scientific  

  1. An eclipse in which only part of the surface of a celestial object is obscured.

  2. See more at eclipse

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If you're in the Northern Hemisphere you'll have a chance of seeing this partial eclipse taking place on 29 March.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2025

Therefore, to have a partial eclipse of a full moon, which happens to be a supermoon, is rare.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

Where there are clear skies, even though it is a small partial eclipse, you will still be able to see it without the need for a telescope or binoculars.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

Revelers were engulfed in darkness at state parks, on city rooftops and in small towns when the moon blocked out the sun, though Southern California only saw a partial eclipse that peaked at 11:12 a.m.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

The day was bright but the tinted windows dimmed it, as if they were in the midst of a partial eclipse.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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