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Occultation
see synonyms of occultationNoun
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Occultation
see synonyms of occultationnoun
1.
the temporary disappearance of one celestial body as it moves out of sight behind another body
2.
the act of occulting or the state of being occulted
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Occultation
see synonyms of occultation noun
1.
the state of becoming hidden or of disappearing from view
2. Astronomy
the disappearance of a celestial body behind a closer, apparently larger celestial body
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Occultation
see synonyms of occultationn.
1. The act of occulting or the state of being occulted.
2. Astronomy
a. The passage of a celestial object across the line of sight between an observer and another celestial object, as when the moon moves between Earth and the sun in a solar eclipse.
b. The progressive blocking and unblocking of light or other electromagnetic radiation from a celestial source during such a passage: a lunar occultation of a quasar; a planetary occultation of a star.
c. An observational technique for determining the position or radiant structure of a celestial source undergoing such occultation or of the object causing the occultation.
3. Islam The temporary, supernatural removal of a holy person from visible existence, as Shiites believe is the case with the 12th imam.
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