Why are penumbral eclipses less obvious than partial eclipses?

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A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the penumbra but misses the umbra entirely. Because the penumbra is a region of partial shadow, the Moon is only partially dimmed. A penumbral eclipse is not very impressive.

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