🌑penumbra

noun
/pəˈnʌmbrə/

Meaning

a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse

Example Sentences

The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.

Synonyms

shadow, shade, gloom, obscurity, twilight

Antonyms

light, brightness, clarity

Collocations

lunar penumbra, solar penumbra, penumbra region, penumbra shadow

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