occultation
Occultation is the blocking of light from one astronomical object, such as a star or asteroid, by another object, such as the Moon, that passes in front of it. Also, the period of time for which this blocking takes place.
Occultation is the blocking of light from one astronomical object, such as a star or asteroid, by another object, such as the Moon, that passes in front of it. Also, the period of time for which this blocking takes place.