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penumbra
noun as in eclipse
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noun as in shade
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noun as in shadow
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Example Sentences
A lunar eclipse takes place when the Moon passes through the outer region of Earth's shadow, called the penumbra.
A lunar eclipse happens when the Moon passes through the outer region of the Earth's shadow called the penumbra.
The lighter one, called the penumbra, will not have too much effect but the umbra, the inner and darker shadow, will darken the Moon.
Eastern time on Monday, the moon will start to pass through only the outermost part of Earth’s shadow, known as the penumbra.
The penumbra of Broadway stardust she radiated accumulated over decades.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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