umbra

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In this case, about 3.5% of the moon will appear darkened by the Earth’s umbra, a term that describes the darkest segment of the Earth’s shadow.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024

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 • Sep. 17, 2024

When the moon passes partially into the umbra, it creates a partial eclipse, which looks as if there’s been a bite taken out of the moon.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2024

A solar eclipse occurs when a new moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the sun and briefly casts a shadow on our planet, called an umbra.

From National Geographic • Oct. 2, 2023

All were in the umbra of the magnificent hemlock.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George