Earth's shadow
= Earth's shadow
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Earth's shadow is the region in space where sunlight is blocked by Earth, creating areas of darkness and varying illumination. This shadow plays a significant role in various astronomical phenomena, particularly during lunar and solar eclipses. There are two main components of Earth's shadow: 1. **Umbra**: This is the innermost and darkest part of the shadow, where all direct sunlight is blocked.