eclipse

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On about the sixth day of the mission, as Orion cruises beyond the Moon, the astronauts will get to see a total solar eclipse.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But because fewer bettors typically back the underdog, payouts usually don’t eclipse sportsbooks’ overall revenue.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But the playwright who also wrote “Street Scene” didn’t want the bold effects of his drama to eclipse the human story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

It is a deeply affecting show that is all the more impressive for unifying so many disparate artists—a testament to the power of emotion to eclipse our differences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The moon is having an eclipse abroad this minute.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt