A partial shadow cast during an eclipse, the penumbra is the region of graduated darkness surrounding the core umbra. In astronomy, it defines the Moon's faint outer shadow, crucial for predicting partial eclipses. Photographers also use the term for soft shadows, while anyone observing celestial events benefits from understanding this zone to time their viewing accurately.
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