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What is the lesser shaded region of a shadow called?

The lighter region of a shadow is called the penumbra, which is the area where some light can still reach.


What is the region of a shadow that is partially shaded called?

The region of a shadow that is partially shaded is called the "penumbra." In this area, only a portion of the light source is obscured, resulting in a gradient of light and shadow. The penumbra contrasts with the "umbra," where the light source is completely blocked, creating a darker shadow.


What are the outer blurred edges of a shadow called?

The outer blurred edges of a shadow are called the penumbra. This region is where the shadow transitions from complete darkness to partial darkness, resulting in a softer edge.


What is the outer portion of the shadow cast on Earth by the Moon called?

The outer portion of the shadow is called the "penumbra".


Which region of Argentina lies in a rain shadow?

what region in aregentina is considerd to be in a rain shadow


What is a shadow of complete darkness called?

A shadow of complete darkness is often called an "umbra." This occurs when an object completely blocks light from reaching a surface, creating a region of total darkness.


What is a region of lighter shadow that may surround the umbra called?

The region of lighter shadow that surrounds the umbra is called the penumbra. In the context of an eclipse, the penumbra is where the light from the Sun is partially obscured, allowing for a partial eclipse to be seen. This area experiences a gradient of light and shadow, creating a softer transition compared to the darker, more defined umbra.


What does the sun do to your shadow?

The shadow is the region where less light strikes.


What is the darkest part of a shadow called?

The darkest part of a shadows is called the "umbra", which is actually Latin for "shadow". This is where the light source is completely blocked by the occluding body. The person viewing the umbra experiences a total eclipse.


What is it called when it is a complete shadow?

The darkest part of a shadow is called the "umbra" The lighter part of a shadow is called the "penumbra" An "antumbra" is the area of light which surrounds the object creating a shadow, as in a "ring of fire" eclipse (like the recent one in May, 2012). It can best be seen when the viewer is beyond the focal point of the umbra, but in line with it.


Is Pune a rain shadow region or not?

no


What is the darkest portion of the moon's shadow called during a total solar eclipse?

The darkest portion of the Moon's shadow during a total solar eclipse is called the umbra. It is the region where the Sun is completely blocked and only the Moon's shadow falls on Earth, creating the darkest point of the eclipse.