Eclipse
noun
When one object in space moves into the shadow of another.
The total solar eclipse was visible across the entire North America.
Often appears as...
- total eclipse
- partial eclipse
noun
When something or someone becomes less important or popular compared to another thing or person.
His latest work eclipsed all his previous achievements.
Often appears as...
- eclipse by
- eclipse in popularity
verb
To make something or someone seem less important or less good by comparison.
The superb performance of the lead actor eclipsed all others in the play.
Often appears as...
- eclipse in importance
- eclipse in popularity
noun
When one object in space moves into the shadow of another.
The total solar eclipse was visible across the entire North America.
Often appears as...
- total eclipse
- partial eclipse
noun
When something or someone becomes less important or popular compared to another thing or person.
His latest work eclipsed all his previous achievements.
Often appears as...
- eclipse by
- eclipse in popularity
verb
To make something or someone seem less important or less good by comparison.
The superb performance of the lead actor eclipsed all others in the play.
Often appears as...
- eclipse in importance
- eclipse in popularity
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Astronomical Event
Use 'eclipse' when talking about the moon or sun being covered.
The eclipse caused darkness in the middle of the day.
Pro Tip 2/3Rare Occurrence
'Eclipse' refers to a rare and fascinating celestial event, often anticipated with excitement.
We traveled far to observe the solar eclipse.
Pro Tip 3/3Visibility Varies
An eclipse's visibility depends on geography; not everyone sees it.
Unfortunately, the lunar eclipse wasn't visible from our location.
Pro Tip 1/3Astronomical Event
Use 'eclipse' when talking about the moon or sun being covered.
The eclipse caused darkness in the middle of the day.
Pro Tip 2/3Rare Occurrence
'Eclipse' refers to a rare and fascinating celestial event, often anticipated with excitement.
We traveled far to observe the solar eclipse.
Pro Tip 3/3Visibility Varies
An eclipse's visibility depends on geography; not everyone sees it.
Unfortunately, the lunar eclipse wasn't visible from our location.
Pro Tip 1/3Astronomical Event
Use 'eclipse' when talking about the moon or sun being covered.
The eclipse caused darkness in the middle of the day.
Pro Tip 2/3Rare Occurrence
'Eclipse' refers to a rare and fascinating celestial event, often anticipated with excitement.
We traveled far to observe the solar eclipse.
Pro Tip 3/3Visibility Varies
An eclipse's visibility depends on geography; not everyone sees it.
Unfortunately, the lunar eclipse wasn't visible from our location.
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Solar Eclipse to Darken...
that study the outer atmosphere because in blocking out the very very bright solar disk we are then able to view the outer atmosphere called the corona which is much less bright it's about a million times less bright than the disk so the the solar eclipse provides a rare opportunity to view the outer atmosphere
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Total Eclipse at the Zoo...
hollering when it goes dark but you don't take chances with giraffes and elephants so we're going to keep those in a once-in-a-lifetime experience then they're not gonna be allowed to see it what am i we couldnt get glasses begin a farm anyway countdown to the total eclipse has begun it's very much evening
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The secret to desire in...
Erotic couples also understand that passion waxes and wanes. It's pretty much like the moon. It has intermittent eclipses. But what they know is they know how to resurrect it. They know how to bring it back. And they know how to bring it back because they have demystified one big myth,
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Watch the Total Solar...
they call first and second contact we're actually already in a partial eclipse and we have a live feed of that you guys can see what's going on this the moon is already covering much of the Sun there and you can even see sunspots through this life tomatoe incredible is that all
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This Guy Explains Why...
look at that man during a total solar eclipse you can sense this distance in the sky this kind of event puts you in touch with the cosmos you can feel the motions of the heavenly bodies you can feel how vast our solar system is it has to be one of the coolest things I've
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Tycho Brahe, the...
but at age two was kidnapped to be raised by his uncle instead. His parents didn't seem to mind. Tycho was supposed to have a career in law, but after witnessing a solar eclipse at thirteen, he began spending more time with mathematics and science professors,
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Solar Eclipse 101 PIPE...
only about once every 400 years. We interrupt this video for an important safety announcement. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can cause permanent eye damage. Fortunately, there are ways to enjoy an eclipse safely.
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Africa’s rhyming history...
associated with the colonial expansion how that these are his words in other countries it would be called kidnapping what if jaja and others like him for he was far from a lone had not been eclipsed by a far more aggressive phase
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Q&A with Experts About...
are and what is really the science information that we are going to get from what why is it so important to astronomers yeah are they really rare they you know solar total solar eclipses are actually pretty weird there are only
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Lunar Eclipse 101 PIPE...
The event is so subtle that most people don't even notice. The moon will appear just slightly darker than normal. Lunar eclipses occur up to three times a year and can be observed from the entire nighttime half of the earth.
Video examples
Solar Eclipse to Darken...
that study the outer atmosphere because in blocking out the very very bright solar disk we are then able to view the outer atmosphere called the corona which is much less bright it's about a million times less bright than the disk so the the solar eclipse provides a rare opportunity to view the outer atmosphere
Video examples
Total Eclipse at the Zoo...
hollering when it goes dark but you don't take chances with giraffes and elephants so we're going to keep those in a once-in-a-lifetime experience then they're not gonna be allowed to see it what am i we couldnt get glasses begin a farm anyway countdown to the total eclipse has begun it's very much evening
Video examples
The secret to desire in...
Erotic couples also understand that passion waxes and wanes. It's pretty much like the moon. It has intermittent eclipses. But what they know is they know how to resurrect it. They know how to bring it back. And they know how to bring it back because they have demystified one big myth,
Video examples
Watch the Total Solar...
they call first and second contact we're actually already in a partial eclipse and we have a live feed of that you guys can see what's going on this the moon is already covering much of the Sun there and you can even see sunspots through this life tomatoe incredible is that all
Video examples
This Guy Explains Why...
look at that man during a total solar eclipse you can sense this distance in the sky this kind of event puts you in touch with the cosmos you can feel the motions of the heavenly bodies you can feel how vast our solar system is it has to be one of the coolest things I've
Video examples
Tycho Brahe, the...
but at age two was kidnapped to be raised by his uncle instead. His parents didn't seem to mind. Tycho was supposed to have a career in law, but after witnessing a solar eclipse at thirteen, he began spending more time with mathematics and science professors,
Video examples
Solar Eclipse 101 PIPE...
only about once every 400 years. We interrupt this video for an important safety announcement. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can cause permanent eye damage. Fortunately, there are ways to enjoy an eclipse safely.
Video examples
Africa’s rhyming history...
associated with the colonial expansion how that these are his words in other countries it would be called kidnapping what if jaja and others like him for he was far from a lone had not been eclipsed by a far more aggressive phase
Video examples
Q&A with Experts About...
are and what is really the science information that we are going to get from what why is it so important to astronomers yeah are they really rare they you know solar total solar eclipses are actually pretty weird there are only
Video examples
Lunar Eclipse 101 PIPE...
The event is so subtle that most people don't even notice. The moon will appear just slightly darker than normal. Lunar eclipses occur up to three times a year and can be observed from the entire nighttime half of the earth.
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Quote examples
Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
There is no science in this world like physics. Nothing comes close to the precision with which physics enables you to understand the world around you. It's the laws of physics that allow us to say exactly what time the sun is going to rise. What time the eclipse is going to begin. What time the eclipse is going to end.
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Nicolaus Copernicus
Polish Scientist
The earth together with its surrounding waters must in fact have such a shape as its shadow reveals, for it eclipses the moon with the arc of a perfect circle.
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Jenny Mollen
American Actress
I've always gravitated toward men who sort of kind of eclipsed me in some way. And I think that it's because I have this need to be better.
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Amy Landecker
American Actress
You don't want your personality to eclipse your work because no one would be interested in seeing your work anymore.
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Simon Newcomb
Canadian Mathematician
Whenever a total eclipse of the sun was visible in an accessible region parties were sent out to observe it.
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Graham Swift
British Author
Today's news, which may be yesterday's anyway, will be eclipsed tomorrow.
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Voltaire
French Writer
He shines in the second rank, who is eclipsed in the first.
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Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
An unexciting truth may be eclipsed by a thrilling lie.
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J. Maarten Troost
Dutch Writer
You can read and read, but nothing eclipses experience.
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Jeff Goldblum
American Actor
It's best not to stare at the sun during an eclipse.
Quote examples
Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
There is no science in this world like physics. Nothing comes close to the precision with which physics enables you to understand the world around you. It's the laws of physics that allow us to say exactly what time the sun is going to rise. What time the eclipse is going to begin. What time the eclipse is going to end.
Quote examples
Nicolaus Copernicus
Polish Scientist
The earth together with its surrounding waters must in fact have such a shape as its shadow reveals, for it eclipses the moon with the arc of a perfect circle.
Quote examples
Jenny Mollen
American Actress
I've always gravitated toward men who sort of kind of eclipsed me in some way. And I think that it's because I have this need to be better.
Quote examples
Amy Landecker
American Actress
You don't want your personality to eclipse your work because no one would be interested in seeing your work anymore.
Quote examples
Simon Newcomb
Canadian Mathematician
Whenever a total eclipse of the sun was visible in an accessible region parties were sent out to observe it.
Quote examples
Graham Swift
British Author
Today's news, which may be yesterday's anyway, will be eclipsed tomorrow.
Quote examples
Voltaire
French Writer
He shines in the second rank, who is eclipsed in the first.
Quote examples
Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
An unexciting truth may be eclipsed by a thrilling lie.
Quote examples
J. Maarten Troost
Dutch Writer
You can read and read, but nothing eclipses experience.
Quote examples
Jeff Goldblum
American Actor
It's best not to stare at the sun during an eclipse.
Example 1 of 10
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