saros
noun
the period of 223 synodic months, equaling 6585.32 days or 18 years, 11.32 days (or 10.32 days if 5 leap years occur in the interval), after which eclipses repeat but are shifted 120° west.
saros
1 American
[sair-os]
/ ˈsɛər ɒs /
noun
Astronomy.
Saros
2
American
[sahr-ohs, -aws]
/ ˈsɑr oʊs, -ɔs /
noun
Saros
1
British
/ ˈsɑːrɒs /
noun
saros
2
British
/ ˈseɪrɒs /
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of saros
1605–15; < Greek sáros ≪ Akkadian shār
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All eclipses belong to a family — called saros — that lasts centuries.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 29, 2022
This finding was connected to the inscription Rehm had found that mentioned the 223-month saros eclipse cycle.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 14, 2021
On the same fragment, Rehm found the numbers 76, a Greek refinement of the 19-year cycle, and 223, for the number of lunar months in a Babylonian eclipse-prediction cycle called the saros cycle.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 14, 2021
On the back plate, the eclipse inscriptions are indexed to markings on the saros dial.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 14, 2021
It would seem as if that philosopher were acquainted with the Chaldean saros.
From Astronomy of To-day A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language by Cecil Goodrich Julius Dolmage
Newsbeat asks Louden if having a lead actor who is well-known and respected among players championing Saros will carry over with audiences.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
Defenseman Shea Theodore made it 2-2 at 50:34 with a slapshot after Brad Marchand had thrown Saros off with a tackle as Canada kept pushing.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
Roborock’s Saros Rover robot vacuum has two legs and can climb stairs, cleaning each step as it ascends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
The stars of its most recent promotional showcase were Saros, a follow-up to 2021's Returnal, and the long-awaited Wolverine game from Spider-Man maker Insomniac - both single-player games.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2025
They were then dwelling at their castle at Saros.
From Pretty Michal by Mór Jókai
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