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2 | 39% | 7 | Shadow maker | |
3 | 30% | 8 | Form of celestial object shadow during an eclipse | |
Eclipse Shadow Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "UMBRA" which means:
- noun
- • A region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light
An example sentence would be:
- • "The moon cast a dark umbra on the surface of the earth during the solar eclipse."
- • "The deep umbra of the forest provided shelter from the scorching heat."
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New York Times05 Jul 1994 | Down 49 | |
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1 | ... splendid 40-day period following eclipse
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4 | Shadow cast during eclipse
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5 | Shadow during an eclipse
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6 | This eclipse happens when the Moon's shadow does not reach the Earth's surface, resulting in a partial eclipse | |
7 | This type of eclipse is more common than a total solar eclipse |
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