solenium

/sɒlɪˈniəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A small solar eclipse, especially one in which the Moon’s disk appears only slightly larger than the Sun’s.

“The rare occurrence of a solenium in the night sky was a breathtaking sight for the astronomers.”

Synonyms

  • eclipse
  • umbra

Antonyms

  • solar prominence
  • sunspot