Sometimes it puts us completely in the shade (5,7)

I believe the answer is:

total eclipse

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'shade' is the definition.
(I know that total eclipse is a type of solar eclipse)

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(Other definitions for total eclipse that I've seen before include "Astronomical event" , "leaves you completely in the dark" , "Celestial phenomenon" , "complete blackout" , "Period of darkness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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