What type of shadow is produced by an eclipse?

During an eclipse, both umbra and penumbra shadows are produced, creating distinct visual effects. The umbra is the central, darker part of the shadow where the light from the source (like the Sun) is completely blocked by the object (such as the Moon during a lunar eclipse or Earth during a solar eclipse). In this region, observers would see a total eclipse.

Surrounding the umbra is the penumbra, which is a lighter and partially shaded area. In this region, the light is only partially obscured, leading to a partial eclipse. As you move further from the center of the shadow, the light becomes less obstructed, and outside the penumbra, there is full illumination.

Understanding that both types of shadows are present helps clarify why certain regions on Earth experience total or partial eclipses, depending on their location relative to the umbra and penumbra.