🌑Lunar eclipse

noun
/ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Meaning

an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
an astronomical event when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon

Example Sentences

We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.

We watched the lunar eclipse through telescopes last night.

Synonyms

moon eclipse, celestial event, lunar shadowing
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moon eclipse, celestial event
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moon eclipse, lunar shadowing

Antonyms

solar eclipse, full moon, lunar brightening
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solar eclipse, full moon
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solar eclipse, lunar brightening

Collocations

total lunar eclipse, partial lunar eclipse, lunar eclipse viewing, lunar eclipse cycle, blood moon
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total lunar eclipse, partial lunar eclipse, lunar eclipse viewing
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total lunar eclipse, partial lunar eclipse, lunar eclipse cycle, blood moon

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