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eclipse

Astronomical event where one body hides another

EntityQ141022

Subclass of: syzygy
, astronomical phenomenon
, occurrence

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An eclipse is an astronomical event which occurs when an astronomical object or spacecraft is temporarily obscured, by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer. This alignment of three celestial objects is known as a syzygy. An eclipse is the result of either an occultation or a transit. A "deep eclipse" is when a small astronomical object is behind a bigger one.

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Different from: Zaćmienie
Has effect: shadow

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