Occultation occurs when one celestial body passes in front of another, temporarily hiding it from view. Astronomers use these events to study an object's size, shape, atmosphere, or to discover rings and moons. This technique benefits planetary scientists and astrophysicists, providing precise data on distant worlds and refining orbital calculations.
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