👉 A cataleptic is a type of astronomical event that occurs when an object, such as a comet or asteroid, passes through the Sun's glare and enters a narrow passage between the sun and the Earth. This narrow passage creates a shadow effect on the surface of the Earth, causing it to appear to be bent or flattened at certain points. The term "cataleptic" is often used to describe this phenomenon, as it can lead to confusion with other types of cataclysmic events