What does "solar eclipse" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "solar eclipse"?

Pronounced //ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps//.

Common synonyms include: annular eclipse, complete eclipse, eclipse, eclipse of the sun, full eclipse, occultation.

/ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps/ noun

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Noun

1
A phenomenon occurring when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun.
"A solar eclipse is one of nature's most impressive sights."
2
the moon interrupts light from the sun wordnet

"A solar eclipse is one of nature's most impressive sights."

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