What is the area of total darkness on earth called when there is a total eclipse?

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2026-07-29 07:11

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These areas are said to be in the umbra.

From Britannica Online Encyclopedia (http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/613811/umbra):

"in an eclipse of the Sun, the regions within the umbra experience a total eclipse and those within the penumbra, partial eclipse."

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