penumbra

Alternative definitions (2), class: vernacular (0)
Term: penumbra
Definition:

The sunspot area that may surround the darker umbra or umbrae. In its mature form it consists of linear bright and dark elements radial from the sunspot umbra.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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