maximum eclipse; maximum obscuration
Astronomical term for the moment of greatest coverage during an eclipse, when the eclipsed body is most obscured.
The time of maximum eclipse is predicted to be 3:15 PM.
During a total solar eclipse, the diamond ring effect can be seen around the time of maximum eclipse.
Standard kanji spelling for the astronomical term 'maximum eclipse'.
Alternate spelling using 蝕 (eclipse) instead of 食; both are used in astronomical contexts.
Rare variant; 尽 (exhaust) is less common than 甚 (extreme) for this term.
Compound of 食 (eclipse) and 甚 (extreme, very), literally 'extreme eclipse'. The term is used in astronomy to denote the peak phase of an eclipse.