if a solar eclipse occurs when the moon is relatively far from earth, so that its full shadow (umbra) does not reach earth, then people directly behind the full shadow will experience if a solar eclipse occurs when the moon is relatively far from earth, so that its full shadow (umbra) does not reach earth, then people directly behind the full shadow will experience a penumbral eclipse. an annular eclipse. no eclipse. a total solar eclipse. a partial solar eclipse.
