Umbra

During a solar eclipse the moon completely blocks the sun from shining on the Earth. In the umbra, the source of light is completely blocked by the moon causing the shadow on the Earth. [Vistas in Astronomy; v14; 1-11; 1972.] [Physics of The Earth and Planetary Interiors; v4; 197-198; 1971.]

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