Eclipse

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Astronomical EventPlay
Use 'eclipse' when talking about the moon or sun being covered. SlideThe eclipse caused darkness in the middle of the day.
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Rare OccurrencePlay
'Eclipse' refers to a rare and fascinating celestial event, often anticipated with excitement. SlideWe traveled far to observe the solar eclipse.
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Visibility VariesPlay
An eclipse's visibility depends on geography; not everyone sees it. SlideUnfortunately, the lunar eclipse wasn't visible from our location.