Occultation: meaning, definitions and examples
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occultation
[ ˌɒkəlˈteɪʃən ]
astronomy
The phenomenon in which one celestial body obscures or blocks another, as when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, causing a solar eclipse.
Synonyms
concealment, eclipse, obscuration
Examples of usage
- The occultation of Venus by the moon was visible from Earth last night.
- During the occultation, the moon appeared to cover the bright star completely.
astrology
The temporary hiding of a planet or star by the moon or another planet in astrology, believed to influence events on Earth.
Synonyms
celestial cover, cosmic concealment
Examples of usage
- The occultation of Mars by the moon is considered a significant event in astrology.
- Astrologers study the effects of occultations on human behavior.
Translations
Translations of the word "occultation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ocultação
🇮🇳 ग्रहण
🇩🇪 Bedeckung
🇮🇩 okultasi
🇺🇦 окуляція
🇵🇱 okultacja
🇯🇵 掩蔽 (えんぺい)
🇫🇷 occultation
🇪🇸 ocultación
🇹🇷 örtülme
🇰🇷 엄폐
🇸🇦 احتجاب
🇨🇿 zakrytí
🇸🇰 okultácia
🇨🇳 掩星 (yǎn xīng)
🇸🇮 okultacija
🇮🇸 hulun
🇰🇿 жасырыну
🇬🇪 დაფარვა
🇦🇿 gizlənmə
🇲🇽 ocultación
Word origin
The word 'occultation' comes from the Latin word 'occultare', which means 'to hide' or 'to conceal'. The term has been used in astronomy and astrology for centuries to describe the phenomenon of one celestial body blocking another. The study of occultations has provided valuable insights into the movements and interactions of celestial bodies in the universe.