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solar eclipse

British  

noun

  1. See eclipse

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

solar eclipse Scientific  
  1. See under eclipse


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The next total solar eclipse visible from the UK is not due until 2090.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The company notes double-digit increases in demand for destinations tied to “once-in-a-lifetime moments,” with bookings to destinations such as Madrid, Barcelona and Reykjavik up more than 50% ahead of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

It is said that he predicted a solar eclipse.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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