eclipsing

Meanings

• noun

  The phenomenon of one celestial body obscuring another, typically a smaller celestial body, from view.

  - "The solar eclipse occurred on August 21, 2017."
  - "During a lunar eclipse, the moon turns a deep red color."

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Variants

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eclipse , eclipsed , eclipses , eclipsing

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'eclipsian', meaning 'to obscure'.

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Trivia

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1. Total solar eclipses occur only within a band that is approximately 170 kilometers (106 miles) wide.

2. The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century will last for 4 minutes and 28 seconds, occurring on July 22, 2091.

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Related Concepts

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1. Solar eclipse: A type of eclipse where the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

2. Lunar eclipse: A type of eclipse where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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Culture

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Eclipses have been observed and recorded throughout history, with many ancient civilizations attributing spiritual or religious significance to them.

How to Memorize "eclipsing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the moon passing in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse, or the Earth casting a shadow on the Moon during a lunar eclipse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eclipsing' with the idea of one celestial body obscuring another from view.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Eclipses are cool, they hide the sun or moon' to help remember the definition.

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