eclipse
eclipse
Meaning of eclipse
when the moon hides the sun, or the earth's shadow covers the moon
vorübergehende Verdunkelung eines Himmelskörpers durch einen anderen
Pronunciation
eclipse with German translation
eclipse usage examples
The eclipse lasted only a few minutes.
Die Finsternis dauerte nur wenige Minuten.
We watched the eclipse through telescopes.
Wir beobachteten die Finsternis mit Teleskopen.
eclipse synonyms
What's the difference between eclipse, occultation, and transit
Advanced: broader words
Astronomy term: one body hides another, e.g. the Moon a star.
ENAstronomers recorded the occultation of a distant star by the Moon.
A small body crosses the disc of a larger one.
ENThe transit of Mercury was visible as a tiny dot moving across the Sun.
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What does eclipse mean?
when the moon hides the sun, or the earth's shadow covers the moon
How do you pronounce eclipse?
eclipse is pronounced [ɪˈklɪps].
How is eclipse used in a sentence?
Die Finsternis dauerte nur wenige Minuten. Translation: The eclipse lasted only a few minutes.
Is eclipse part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, eclipse 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 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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