occultation

  1. Noun.  (astronomy) An astronomical event that occurs when one celestial object is hidden by another celestial object that passes between it and the observer when the nearer object appears larger and completely hides the more distant object.
  2. Noun.  (context, Shiite) , Describes the state of an imam that has been hidden by Allah.

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