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The lighter one, called the penumbra, will not have too much effect but the umbra, the inner and darker shadow, will darken the Moon.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2024

The premier celestial event of the year will be a breathtaking total solar eclipse that will darken the skies for millions of watchers across North America as the moon completely covers the sun.

From National Geographic Dec. 6, 2023

For now, the new sugar pine is lighter in color than the older boards, but it will darken over time.

From Seattle Times Jan. 25, 2023

There’s even a sleep state for iOS 16 wallpapers that will darken them to use less battery power.

From The Verge Sep. 7, 2022

A week or two at most, and my place will be vacant--my shadow will darken the threshold of my ancestors no more.

From My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis