Meaning
an occasion when the sun disappears from view, either completely or partly, while the moon is moving between it and the earth, or when the moon becomes darker while the shadow of the earth moves over it:
An eclipse is a celestial event where one space body moves into the shadow of another. A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth. A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon.
- Some people believe that a solar/lunar eclipse affects their relationships, energy levels, and mood.
- On Wednesday there will be a total/partial eclipse of the sun.
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