General Knowledge - World Geography - Discussion

Discussion Forum : World Geography - Section 4 (Q.No. 37)
37.
The umbra is
the inner portion of the moon's shadow
formed by tangents to the sun and moon
both (a) and (b)
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Abhijit Mishra said:   5 years ago
The penumbra is the lighter outer part of a shadow. The Moon's penumbra causes partial solar eclipses, and the Earth's penumbra is involved in penumbral lunar eclipses. The penumbra is a lighter type of shadow.

Amogh Saluja said:   5 years ago
Please explain.

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