Umbra: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)
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The umbra (Latin: "shadow") is the darkest part of a shadow. From within the umbra, the source of light is completely blocked by the object causing the shadow. This contrasts with the penumbra, where the light source is only partially blocked and there is only a partial shadow.
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during a lunar eclipse. The Moon's path through the Earth's umbra is important, but so too are the.... Very dark central shadow, while outer edge of umbra is relatively bright. L = 3 Brick-red eclipse...
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