lupis

/ˈluːpɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of lunar eclipse, a rare and spectacular event in which the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Moon to pass through the Earth’s shadow

“The astronomy club planned a trip to witness the lupis, which occurs only a few times a year.”

Synonyms

  • lunar eclipse
  • solar eclipse

Antonyms

  • lunar transit