umbras
Eclipse's darkest zones
Umbras is the plural of umbra, the darkest part of a shadow where light is completely blocked.
In astronomy, the umbra is the cone of complete darkness during an eclipse—the region where the sun is fully obscured: Viewers in the path of the umbras experienced total darkness.
The term extends to the dark central region of a sunspot.
Darkness from blocked light
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- darknessTotal absence of light
- gloomPervasive dimness or dejection
- dimnessInsufficient illumination
shroud · obscuration · gradation · shading · darkening · occultation · twilight · dusk
Complete aggregate amount
- solarOf the star
- lunarOf the moon
- coronaStar's outermost atmosphere
- occultationCelestial body blocking another
syzygy · transit · astronomy · celestial · phase · alignment · annular · path
shade
Darkness from blocked light
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- darknessTotal absence of light
- gloomPervasive dimness or dejection
dimness · shroud · obscuration · gradation · shading · darkening · occultation · twilight · dusk · crepuscule
totality
Complete aggregate amount
occultation · syzygy · transit · astronomy · celestial · phase · alignment · annular · path · photosphere
darkness
Total absence of light
- mysterySomething unexplained or unknown
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- hiddenKept out of sight
veiled · enigma · secrets · unknown · arcane · cryptic · murky · opaque · shadowy · cloaked
shade
Darkness from blocked light
canopy · parasol · awning · screening · shielding · coolness · respite · retreat · haven · sanctuary
umbrashighlights
Notable moments emphasized
light · illumination · bright spots · brightness · brilliance
- take umbrageFeel resentment at perceived slight
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