Description: Hija është zona e errët që formohet kur drita bllokohet nga një objekt. Për shembull, gjatë një eklipsi diellor, Hëna bllokon dritën e Diellit dhe krijon një hije mbi një pjesë të Tokës. Hija formohet gjithmonë në anën e kundërt të burimit të dritës.

Related Terms:

• Eclipse
• Penumbra
• Total Lunar Eclipse
• Total Solar Eclipse
• Umbra
• Occultation

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