It's cast when sunlight is blocked (6)

I believe the answer is:

shadow

(Other definitions for shadow that I've seen before include "Follow - dark patch" , "Inseparable follower" , "Dark area - referring to parliamentary opposition" , "It's cast when light is blocked" , "Unilluminated area" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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