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

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

And when the moon is fully in the umbra, that’s a total eclipse.

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