# solar eclipse

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps/

## Definitions
1. A phenomenon occurring when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun.

## Etymology
From solar + eclipse. First use appears c. 1602 in the writings of Thomas Blundeville.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/solar-eclipse