solar eclipse
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Before then, however, skywatchers can enjoy a spectacular partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, when the Moon will cover around 90% of the Sun at its peak.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
A. I’m jealous of anyone who’s building a trip around seeing the solar eclipse in its path of totality.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
A new study reveals that cities across the United States and Canada experienced a noticeable drop in ground vibrations during the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
And on April 6, they also witnessed a 54-minute solar eclipse as their capsule continued on its orbit.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Before 1600, the last total solar eclipse observable in upstate New York occurred on August 31, 1142.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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