(にっしょく)

にっしょく
noun
solar eclipse
1. solar eclipse
An astronomical phenomenon where the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, partially or fully blocking the Sun's light.
明日(あした)日食(にっしょく)()こる
A solar eclipse will occur tomorrow.
皆既日食(かいきにっしょく)()ために旅行(りょこう)した
I traveled to see a total solar eclipse.
Looking directly at a solar eclipse can damage your eyes.

日食(にっしょく) refers to a solar eclipse.

TYPES OF SOLAR ECLIPSES:

  • 皆既日食(かいきにっしょく) (total solar eclipse)
  • 部分日食(ぶぶんにっしょく) (partial solar eclipse)
  • 金環日食(きんかんにっしょく) (annular solar eclipse)

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