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  • noun astronomy A phenomenon occurring when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun.

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  • noun the moon interrupts light from the sun

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  • Solar eclipse as seen from the Mir space station.

    September 22, 2008

  • Spooky!

    September 23, 2008