ec
lipse
Plural
eclipses
1
a period during which the sun or moon is temporarily obscured by the shadow of another celestial body
- We watched the solar eclipse through special protective glasses.
- The total lunar eclipse turned the moon a deep red color.
- An eclipse occurs when the Earth, moon, and sun align perfectly.
- The upcoming eclipse is expected to attract thousands of astronomers.
- During the eclipse, the sky darkened even at midday.
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