Eclipse - translation, pronunciation and examples
eclipse
one body blocking another
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Scientists photographed the rare eclipse from the mountaintop.
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The general term for an event when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another (covers or is covered).
An event where a smaller body passes across the face of a larger one (appearing as a small dot), often used for planets transiting the Sun; not usually called an eclipse.
An event in which one celestial body completely hides another from view; a technical astronomy term often used for stars or planets being hidden.
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What's the difference between eclipse / transit / occultation
The general term for an event when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another (covers or is covered).
We watched the eclipse through special glasses.
Мы смотрели на затмение через специальные очки.
An event where a smaller body passes across the face of a larger one (appearing as a small dot), often used for planets transiting the Sun; not usually called an eclipse.
The transit of Mercury was visible as a tiny dot moving across the Sun.
Транзит Меркурия был виден как крошечная точка, движущаяся по диску Солнца.
An event in which one celestial body completely hides another from view; a technical astronomy term often used for stars or planets being hidden.
Astronomers recorded the occultation of a distant star by the Moon.
Астрономы зафиксировали оккультацию далёкой звезды Луной.
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How to pronounce eclipse and what this word means
eclipse translation: затмение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce eclipse
/ɪˈklɪps/
eclipse translation
затмение
eclipse examples
Scientists photographed the rare eclipse from the mountaintop.
eclipse transcription
/ɪˈklɪps/, /ɪˈklɪps/
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eclipse meaning: what does it mean?
one body blocking another
eclipse pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
eclipse is pronounced as /ɪˈklɪps/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
eclipse definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Scientists photographed the rare eclipse from the mountaintop. Translation: Учёные сфотографировали редкое затмение с вершины горы.
Is eclipse part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, eclipse (затмение) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is eclipse part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, eclipse (затмение) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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