eclipse
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Anthropic is expected within weeks to make a public stock market listing that could eclipse SpaceX's record Wall Street debut in June, which raised $86.2 billion.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
A lunar eclipse happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon become aligned, allowing the Moon to pass through Earth's shadow.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Unlike a solar eclipse, no protective glasses are needed to watch a lunar eclipse - it is safe to look directly at the moon, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The eclipse will peak at 9:13 p.m., when 96% of the moon’s surface will fall under the Earth’s shadow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Somewhere around that time, so they say, there was an eclipse of the sun.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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Such events are sometimes informally called "Martian solar eclipses."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
While there will be smaller solar eclipses over the next few years, the next total eclipse will not take place until 23 September 2090.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The Spanish government has implemented a “special security plan” ahead of the three major eclipses observable from its territory between now and January 2028 to manage the impact of crowds on public safety and services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
We're about to enter a "golden age" of total solar eclipses between 2026 and 2028.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
In the summer of that year, Halley visited Flamsteed in London, and he assisted him with observations, including two lunar eclipses on 27 June and 21 December.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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Smoke particles scattered even more of the remaining blue wavelengths, intensifying the golden tones in the visible light surrounding the eclipsed Sun.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
The metal has eclipsed iron ore as the biggest earner for BHP -- generating more than half of the group's operating profit for the first time.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
And now — nine seasons, three All-Star nods and three World Series championships later — Muncy just eclipsed 10 years of service time on Sunday against the Brewers, eight days before his 36th birthday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The shootout eclipsed the previous record set in 2016 when Derby County beat Carlisle United 14-13 on penalties.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
He stood behind Ty, his hair like an eclipsed sun.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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Charter’s acquisition of Cox, unveiled 15 months ago, will solidify Charter’s status as the nation’s largest cable company, eclipsing Philadelphia-based Comcast Corp., which serves San Francisco and other Northern California communities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
During the 14-year tenure of Ryan Lance, ConocoPhillips reached a market capitalization of $140 billion, eclipsing British oil giant BP.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The deal would set a new transfer record for an English player, eclipsing the £116m fee Manchester City agreed with Nottingham Forest for another Three Lions midfielder in Elliot Anderson earlier this summer.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
The 32-year-old Everton keeper will become England's most capped player in the tournament when he makes his 18th World Cup appearance, eclipsing the previous record held by Peter Shilton.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
A lush garden dripped from the ceiling, eclipsing the previous illusion.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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