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सूर्यग्रहण
sūryagrahana
What does "सूर्यग्रहण" mean?
solar eclipseकल सूर्यग्रहण का समय सुबह 9 बजे से 11 बजे तक रहेगा।
The solar eclipse will occur from 9 AM to 11 AM tomorrow.
How to use "सूर्यग्रहण" correctly?
formal
An astronomical event where the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, obscuring the Sun either partially or completely.
सूर्यग्रहण के दौरान सूर्य को सीधे नहीं देखना चाहिए।
You should not look directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse.
This event can be total (complete obscuration) or partial (partial obscuration).
Collocations
सूर्यग्रहण का समयtime of the solar eclipseसूर्यग्रहण का चरणphase of the solar eclipse
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Pro Tip
Safety Tip
Always use proper eye protection when observing a solar eclipse.
Gold Rule
Scientific Accuracy
A solar eclipse occurs only during a new moon when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned.
Word Origin
From Sanskrit 'सूर्य' (Sun) + 'ग्रहण' (obscuration).
Usage Notes
The term is used in both scientific and general contexts to describe the phenomenon.
Word Breakdown
सूर्य
Sun
rootग्रहण
obscuration
rootहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश