a total or partial disappearance of the light of the sun (when the moon is between it and the earth), or of the moon (when the earth's shadow falls on it)

shadowing of the sun

a thin coating or covering; a series of photographs that is shown quickly on a screen so that the people, objects etc in them appear to be moving

coating, tissue; mist

darkness caused by cutting off direct light; a small difference; a degree of depth of colour

dimness

a dark shape on the ground, a wall etc because of shade; to follow closely and watch the movements of (a person)

darkness