umbra

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But do not expect there to be a big shadow visible on the supermoon as only around 4% of the Moon's disc will be covered in darkness by the umbra shadow.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

In the umbra of these darkly tinged stories, readers will experience late-night fears and the sweet relief of daylight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 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

“Having once stood in the umbra, the Moon’s shadow, during a solar eclipse, we are driven to do so again and again, whenever the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun.”

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2024

All were in the umbra of the magnificent hemlock.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George