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eclipse [y.'klyps] |
An eclipse is a phenomenon
that occurs when one celestial body passes in front of another, causing
a temporary obscuring of the light or view. 🌗 Example sentences: The moon eclipsed the sun, creating a captivating solar eclipse. During a lunar eclipse, Earth casts a shadow on the moon, giving it a reddish hue. The spacecraft captured stunning images of Jupiter's moon casting a shadow on the giant planet, resembling a rare eclipse. As the clouds moved across the sky, they caused brief eclipses, blocking our view of the stars. The total solar eclipse offered a chance for scientists to gather valuable data about the sun's corona. One-liner summary: An eclipse refers to the momentary blocking of light or view by one celestial body passing in front of another. |
Explain the word "eclipse". Give some examples of using the word "eclipse" in sentences.