Fringe of half-shadow (8)

I believe the answer is:

penumbra

(Other definitions for penumbra that I've seen before include "Outer region of shadow" , "Imperfect shadow" , "Shady area" , "Outer shadow round object" , "Ring around sunspot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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