Astronomical term for when one celestial body passes in front of another, most commonly the Moon occulting a star or planet.
Tonight, a lunar occultation of a star can be observed.
Another astronomical term for occultation, often used more broadly for any body hiding another.
Standard kanji spelling for astronomical occultation.
Variant using 蝕 (eclipse/erosion); less common than 星食.
Compound of 星 (star) and 食 (eclipse/occultation).