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partial eclipse
noun
- an eclipse, esp of the sun, in which the body is only partially hidden Compare total eclipse annular eclipse
partial eclipse
- An eclipse in which only part of the surface of a celestial object is obscured.
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Depending where you are, the partial eclipse looked as if the Moon was taking a nibble or a gigantic bite out of the Sun.
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This partial eclipse will be visible across Europe, Northwestern Africa, Greenland, Iceland, and parts of the northeastern US and eastern Canada, with varying levels of visibility.
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Parts that are nearby will see a partial eclipse.
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The best views will be across the Americas where we'll see a total lunar eclipse, but in the UK it'll be a partial eclipse.
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The next partial eclipse will be in August 2026, which will be special as around 96% of the Moon will be in shadow.
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