solar eclipse

ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps

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Definition of solar eclipse - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

astronomy eventevent when the Moon blocks sunlight by passing between Earth and Sun

A solar eclipse happened during the school day.
A solar eclipse can be a breathtaking sight.
Schools often organize viewing events for a solar eclipse.

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event when the Moon blocks sunlight by passing between Earth and Sun

Expressions with solar

solar panel

device converting sunlight into electricity or heat

The solar panel on the roof powers the house.

solar power

energy obtained from the sun's radiation

Many homes are now equipped with solar power systems..

solar-powered

adj.

using sunlight as a source of energy

The solar-powered calculator never needs batteries.

solar heat

heat energy from sunlight used to warm spaces or materials

The building design maximizes solar heat through large south-facing windows.

solar collector

device collecting solar energy for heating or electricity

The solar collector on the roof heats the water.

solar array

large group of solar panels for electricity

The solar array powers the entire building.

Expressions with eclipse

eclipse glasses

special glasses for viewing solar eclipses

You must wear eclipse glasses to safely watch the solar eclipse.

in eclipse

adj.

less important or less noticed than before

The artist was in eclipse after his early success.

eclipse of the heart

feeling of deep sadness or loss

After the breakup, she felt an eclipse of the heart.

eclipse by

prep.

surpassed or overshadowed by something else

Her performance was eclipsed by her co-star's charisma.

lunar eclipse

occurrence when the Moon passes into Earth's shadow

During a lunar eclipse, the Moon appears darkened as it moves through Earth's shadow..

annular eclipse

solar eclipse where a ring of sunlight stays visible

During an annular eclipse, a bright ring surrounds the moon.

partial eclipse

eclipse where only part of the sun or moon is obscured

During the partial eclipse, the moon covered part of the sun..

total eclipse

complete obscuring of one celestial body by another

During the total eclipse, the moon completely covered the sun..

Terms with solar eclipse included in their meaning

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diamond ring

astronomy

solar eclipse phenomenon resembling a diamond

annular eclipse

astronomy

solar eclipse where a ring of sunlight stays visible

chromosphere

solar eclipse

gaseous layer of the sun's atmosphere visible during an eclipse

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French:éclipse solaire, ...
German:Sonnenfinsternis, ...
Italian:eclissi solare, ...
Spanish:eclipse solar, ...
Portuguese:eclipse solar, ...
Chinese:日食, ...
Japanese:日食, ...
Arabic:كُسوف شَمسِي, ...
Hebrew:לִיקּוּי חַמָּה, ...
Russian:солнечное затмение, ...
Ukrainian:сонячне затемнення, ...
Hindi:सूर्य ग्रहण, ...
Bengali:সূর্যগ্রহণ, ...
Catalan:eclipsi solar, ...
Czech:zatmění Slunce, ...
Danish:solformørkelse, ...
Dutch:zonsverduistering, ...
Greek:ηλιακή έκλειψη, ...
Hungarian:napfogyatkozás, ...
Khmer:សូរ្យគ្រាស, ...
Korean:일식, ...
Persian:خورشیدگرفتگی, ...
Polish:zaćmienie Słońca, ...
Portuguese (BR):eclipse solar, ...
Romanian:eclipsă de soare, ...
Swedish:solförmörkelse, ...
Thai:สุริยคราส, ...
Turkish:güneş tutulması, ...
Vietnamese:nhật thực, ...

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