the disappearance of the whole or part of the sun when the moon comes between it and the earth, or of the moon when the earth's shadow falls across it: “When was the last total eclipse of the sun?”
verduistering

1 to obscure or cut off the light or sight of (the sun or moon): “The sun was partially eclipsed at 9 a.m.”
verduisteren

2 to be much better than: “His great success eclipsed his brother's achievements.”
overschaduwen
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the eclipse	de verduistering (v)
eclipse	eclips

Bronnen: MWB; Vlietstra