Meaning Of The Word Occultation

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What's The Definition Of Occultation?

occultation in American English
the state of becoming hidden or of disappearing from view
noun: the passage of one celestial body in front of another, thus hiding the other from view: applied esp. to the moon's coming between an observer and a star or planet

occultation in British English
noun: the temporary disappearance of one celestial body as it moves out of sight behind another body

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