antumbra

Noun

Meaning

antumbra

(rare) The region from which an occulting body appears entirely contained within the disc of the light source.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

antenatal antediluvian antechamber anteroom antedate antepenultimate

Anagrams

rambutan

Examples

A total eclipse occurs when the observer is within the umbra, an annular eclipse when the observer is within the antumbra, and a partial eclipse when the observer is within the penumbra. Source: Internet

Umbra, Penumbra, and Antumbra: Why Are There 3 Shadows? Source: Internet

The same terms may be used analogously in describing other eclipses, e.g., the antumbra of Deimos crossing Mars, or Phobos entering Mars's penumbra. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

antthrush Antu Antum Antuna Antunez Antung