solar eclipse
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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During a lunar eclipse, Earth’s shadow obscures the moon; in a solar eclipse event, the moon blocks the sun from view.
From Los Angeles Times
In one of her videos, she points out that this year’s Lunar New Year also falls on a solar eclipse day, with Saturn and Neptune conjunct in Aries a few days later.
From Los Angeles Times
The highlight will be the solar eclipse with up to 90% of the Sun obscured.
From BBC
In March a partial solar eclipse was visible across most of the country.
From BBC
A solar eclipse with a side of world-class cuisine and art.
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