occulted (Meaning)

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occulted (a.)

Hidden; secret.

Concealed by the intervention of some other heavenly body, as a star by the moon.

The planet's occulted half was hidden from view during the solar eclipse.
The star seemingly disappeared as it was occulted by the moon.
The search for exoplanets often involves detecting the tiny dips in starlight caused by occultations.
The occultation of the asteroid provided valuable information about its size and shape.
The spacecraft's transmission was occulted by a passing object, temporarily cutting off communication.
Ancient astronomers used occultations to measure the positions and orbits of celestial bodies.
The occulted object emerged from behind the larger one, revealing its true nature.
The occultation event captured by astrophotographers provided a breathtaking view of the cosmic dance.
The occulted region of the galaxy hinted at the presence of a black hole.
The researchers discovered that the planet's moon undergoes periodic occultations by a nearby asteroid belt.

Hidden; secret., Concealed by the intervention of some other heavenly body, as a star by the moon.

hid, suppressed,concealed, obscured, covered, cloaked, screened, disguised, curtained, blotted out

unveiled, presented,revealed, uncovered, displayed, divulged, unmasked, exposed, disclosed, showed

The planet's occulted half was hidden from view during the solar eclipse.

The star seemingly disappeared as it was occulted by the moon.

The search for exoplanets often involves detecting the tiny dips in starlight caused by occultations.

The occultation of the asteroid provided valuable information about its size and shape.