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Eclipse

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Astronomical Event

Use 'eclipse' when talking about the moon or sun being covered.

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The eclipse caused darkness in the middle of the day.
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Rare Occurrence

'Eclipse' refers to a rare and fascinating celestial event, often anticipated with excitement.

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We traveled far to observe the solar eclipse.
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Visibility Varies

An eclipse's visibility depends on geography; not everyone sees it.

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Unfortunately, the lunar eclipse wasn't visible from our location.
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