partial eclipse

noun

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

partial eclipse

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

2. See more at eclipse

Example Sentences

Depending where you are, the partial eclipse looked as if the Moon was taking a nibble or a gigantic bite out of the Sun.

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This partial eclipse will be visible across Europe, Northwestern Africa, Greenland, Iceland, and parts of the northeastern US and eastern Canada, with varying levels of visibility.

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Parts that are nearby will see a partial eclipse.

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The best views will be across the Americas where we'll see a total lunar eclipse, but in the UK it'll be a partial eclipse.

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The next partial eclipse will be in August 2026, which will be special as around 96% of the Moon will be in shadow.

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