Penumbra
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Penumbra: Literally partial shadow; the partially lighted area around any completely darkened area (umbra) of full shadow.
Penumbral Eclipse: The term applied when the Moon passes through Earth's penumbra; the shadow does not obliterate the Moon form Earth's view but causes it to appear orangish or copper-colored.
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