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The Study of Lunar Occultations and Its Significance
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What is a lunar occultation?
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When the Moon passes in front of a star or planet, blocking its light
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A lunar occultation occurs when the Moon passes in front of a star or planet, blocking its light. This can be observed from Earth as a sudden disappearance of the star or planet behind the Moon's disk.