annular eclipse

noun

: an eclipse in which a thin outer ring of the sun's disk is not covered by the smaller dark disk of the moon

Examples of annular eclipse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The small space between will reflect the sun’s crescent during a partial eclipse or a ring during the annular eclipse. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 Even if the Sun, the Moon, and Earth were in a straight line, people along the path would experience an annular eclipse. Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 22 Feb. 2024 Partial Eclipse Of The Sun Last week’s eclipse on Mars is best described as a partial or annular eclipse, with Phobos— at about 7 miles/11.5 kilometers across—of too small an apparent size to block all of the sun. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 An October annular eclipse is going to have a less dramatic effect on temperatures than an August total eclipse, not just because of the amount of sun blocked by the moon, but also the lower angle at which the sun strikes the Earth in fall compared to summer. Mary Gilbert, CNN, 14 Oct. 2023 During an annular eclipse, the moon is further from Earth. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023 Last month, forecasters at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projected temperatures would decrease by up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit (5.5 Celsius) in areas under the full shadow of the annular eclipse. Gregory Barber, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2023 Those near but outside the path will enjoy a partial annular eclipse. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023 This is a rare event, since the last time the United States had an annular eclipse was back in 2012. Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 13 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of annular eclipse was in 1728

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“Annular eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annular%20eclipse. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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annular eclipse

noun
: an eclipse in which a thin outer ring of the sun's disk is not covered by the moon's dark disk

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