Definition of "occultations" [occultations]

• Plural form of occultation. (noun)

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• "Very few of the numerous studies conducted on such parent stars have evidenced the existence of occultations, which is a dimming in the apparent brightness of a star for a short period of time."
• "Well, it turns out that an accurate ephemeris (position table) of Saturn is useful for solar system tests of general relativity, predicting future occultations and eclipses, and navigation of spacecraft."
• "Although it visually a appears to be a solitary star, lunar occultations have shown Eta to be a very close triple star system!"