Solar Eclipse Vocabulary

In the theater of cosmic events, solar eclipses stand out as captivating phenomena that bridge cultures and inspire awe. As we gaze skyward, we encounter a linguistic harmony: French and English, two languages with distinct roots, surprisingly share a constellation of words related to eclipses, reflecting the universal wonder they evoke: 


Éclipse - Eclipse
Observation - Observation
Alignement - Alignment
Conjonction - Conjunction
Phases - Phases
Occultation - Occultation
Réfraction - Refraction
Photosphère - Photosphere
Télescope - Telescope
Fascination - Fascination
Orbite - Orbit
Solstice - Solstice
Comète - Comet
Astéroïde - Asteroid



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