lunar eclipse
noun
: an eclipse in which the full moon passes partially or wholly through the umbra of the earth's shadow
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The next lunar eclipse will occur in November, according to NASA, and be visible in the western U.S., eastern parts of Asia and Japan. 
Rachel Elbaum, NBC News, 16 May 2022 The celestial phenomenon is a must-see event for selenophiles hoping to see a total lunar eclipse and May’s full moon. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2022 Under a nearly full moon — appropriately, a lunar eclipse coincided with the festival — but often in shadow, Bauhaus’ potent set had moments of sheer macabre magic. Lina Lecaro, Variety, 16 May 2022 That’s bad news for those hoping to see this month’s total lunar eclipse, which will take place the night of Sunday, May 15 – a night that is currently forecast to be partly or mostly cloudy across the state. oregonlive, 11 May 2022 Rumor has it that both a meteor shower at the end of May and a total lunar eclipse in the middle of the month will tempt us to look up safely and ponder the light and dark of our vast universe. Maria Shine Stewart, cleveland, 10 May 2022 The second eclipse of Taurus season — the full moon lunar eclipse in Scorpio on 16th May — however, isn't all sparkles and rainbows. Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 18 Apr. 2022 Lucy spacecraft captured a stunning lunar eclipse video during this month’s eclipse. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 24 May 2022 There’ll be another lengthy total lunar eclipse in November, with Africa and Europe lucking out again, but not the Americas. Marcia Dunn, Chron, 14 May 2022 See More
Rachel Elbaum, NBC News, 16 May 2022 The celestial phenomenon is a must-see event for selenophiles hoping to see a total lunar eclipse and May’s full moon. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2022 Under a nearly full moon — appropriately, a lunar eclipse coincided with the festival — but often in shadow, Bauhaus’ potent set had moments of sheer macabre magic. Lina Lecaro, Variety, 16 May 2022 That’s bad news for those hoping to see this month’s total lunar eclipse, which will take place the night of Sunday, May 15 – a night that is currently forecast to be partly or mostly cloudy across the state. oregonlive, 11 May 2022 Rumor has it that both a meteor shower at the end of May and a total lunar eclipse in the middle of the month will tempt us to look up safely and ponder the light and dark of our vast universe. Maria Shine Stewart, cleveland, 10 May 2022 The second eclipse of Taurus season — the full moon lunar eclipse in Scorpio on 16th May — however, isn't all sparkles and rainbows. Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 18 Apr. 2022 Lucy spacecraft captured a stunning lunar eclipse video during this month’s eclipse. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 24 May 2022 There’ll be another lengthy total lunar eclipse in November, with Africa and Europe lucking out again, but not the Americas. Marcia Dunn, Chron, 14 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1667, in the meaning defined above
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