annular eclipse


noun

an eclipse of the sun in which a portion of its surface is visible as a ring surrounding the dark moon.
Compare total eclipse.

Origin of annular eclipse

First recorded in 1720–30

British Dictionary definitions for annular eclipse

annular eclipse

noun

an eclipse of the sun in which the moon does not cover the entire disc of the sun, so that a ring of sunlight surrounds the shadow of the moon Compare total eclipse, partial eclipse

Scientific definitions for annular eclipse

annular eclipse

See under eclipse.