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penumbrae

 

[ pษ™หˆnสŒmbreษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

astronomy term

Penumbrae refer to the partial shadow that occurs during an eclipse, where only a portion of the light source is obscured. This area creates a gradient of light and darkness, often resulting in a fascinating visual effect. In the context of solar and lunar eclipses, penumbrae are the areas where observers can see a partial eclipse. This phenomenon can also be observed in other contexts, such as with light sources being partially blocked by objects.

Synonyms

partial shadow, shadow

Examples of usage

  • The penumbrae of the lunar eclipse were beautifully visible.
  • During the solar eclipse, the penumbrae created a stunning view from Earth.
  • Astronomers study the penumbrae to gather data about astronomical events.

Translations

Translations of the word "penumbrae" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น penumbra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคจเฅเคฎเฅเคฌเฅเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Halbschatten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penumbra

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฒั‚ั–ะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pรณล‚cieล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠๅฝฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉnombre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ penumbra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yarฤฑ gรถlge

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๊ทธ๋ฆผ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุธู„ ุงู„ุฌุฒุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polot Schatten

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polotieลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠๅฝฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polsenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skuggi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‚ั‹ะปะฐะน ะบำฉะปะตาฃะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒœแƒฃแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ penumbra

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ penumbra

Etymology

The word 'penumbra' comes from the Latin roots 'paene', meaning 'almost', and 'umbra', meaning 'shadow'. It was first used in English in the 17th century, specifically in discussions about astronomy and light phenomena. Over time, the term has also been applied in various scientific fields to describe areas of partial illumination or shadow. The concept is crucial in understanding both solar and lunar eclipses, where the penumbral region allows for varying degrees of light to reach observers, creating striking visual effects. This term blends the science of optics with celestial observations, showcasing the interconnection between light and shadow in both nature and the cosmos.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,293, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.