Umbra

/ˈʌm.brə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object.

During the solar eclipse, the moon cast its umbra upon the Earth, plunging a narrow path into darkness.

A shadow or a shaded area.

The cat found a comfortable spot in the umbra of the tree, away from the harsh sunlight.

In astronomy, the darkest part of a shadow, such as that cast by Earth or the moon during an eclipse.

Astronomers calculated that the umbra would pass over several countries during the total solar eclipse.

From Latin 'umbra' meaning 'shadow' or 'shade'.

umbra and penumbra

Refers to the different parts of a shadow, with umbra being the complete shadow and penumbra being the partial shading.

penumbra

The partially shaded outer region of a shadow.

shade

Comparison to a shadow cast by a translucent object.

A term used in gaming to refer to being stealthy or hidden.

He moved in the umbra to avoid being spotted by enemies.