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eclipse

[ih-klips] / ɪˈklɪps /






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When the Sun, Earth and Moon align near one of the points where their orbital paths intersect, eclipse seasons occur, producing both solar and lunar eclipses within a matter of weeks.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

If you plan to watch the eclipse, remember never to look directly at the Sun.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Before then, however, skywatchers can enjoy a spectacular partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, when the Moon will cover around 90% of the Sun at its peak.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

If energy prices continue to rise, California or New York could one day eclipse Germany in total installed balcony solar capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Secretly, he was disappointed that the engineers of America had not yet stepped forward with some novel but feasible scheme to eclipse Eiffel’s achievement.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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