penumbra

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A lunar eclipse takes place when the Moon passes through the outer region of Earth's shadow, called the penumbra.

From BBC

A lunar eclipse happens when the Moon passes through the outer region of the Earth's shadow called the penumbra.

From BBC

The lighter one, called the penumbra, will not have too much effect but the umbra, the inner and darker shadow, will darken the Moon.

From BBC

Eastern time on Monday, the moon will start to pass through only the outermost part of Earth’s shadow, known as the penumbra.

From New York Times

The penumbra of Broadway stardust she radiated accumulated over decades.

From Los Angeles Times