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Meaning of eclipse season
The primary meaning of "eclipse season" refers to a period of time when eclipses are more likely to occur, typically lasting about 173.3 days.
Etymology of eclipse season
The word "eclipse" originates from the Latin "eclipsis," which is derived from the Greek "ἔκλειψις" (ékleipsis), meaning "a forsaking" or "an abandonment," referring to the Moon's abandonment of its normal brightness during an eclipse.
The term "eclipse season" is a modern concept, combining the idea of an eclipse with the notion of a specific time period when such events are more frequent.
Synonyms
astronomical event
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
planetary alignment
celestial event
moon phase
sun phase
astronomical phenomenon
rare occurrence
unusual event
lunar transit
solar transit
planetary transit
cosmic event
space phenomenon
heavenly event
stellar event
lunar shadow
solar shadow
moon shadow
sun shadow
eclipse period
eclipse cycle
eclipse series
astronomical cycle
lunar cycle
solar cycle
celestial cycle
Definitions
- A period of approximately 173.3 days when eclipses are more likely to occur due to the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.
- * A time frame during which the Moon's orbit brings it into the Earth's shadow or the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon, resulting in lunar or solar eclipses.
Usage Examples
- The eclipse season is a time of great astronomical interest, with multiple eclipses occurring in a relatively short period.
- * During the eclipse season, astronomers and sky enthusiasts gather to witness the rare and spectacular events.
- * The eclipse season typically begins with a lunar eclipse and ends with a solar eclipse, marking a unique period in the celestial calendar.
Antonyms
ordinary time
normal period
routine cycle
everyday event
common occurrence
usual phenomenon
non-astronomical event
terrestrial event
mundane happening
everyday happening
common happening
routine happening
usual happening
non-celestial event
earthly event