👉 In astronomy, an occultation is a celestial event where the moon's shadow overlaps with Earth's shadow. This phenomenon occurs when the moon is in its closest approach to the Earth, approximately 580 miles (946 kilometers) away from Earth. When the moon passes through the Earth's shadow, it casts a shadow that looks like a bright spot on the ground or sky. The light from the sun is reflected by the Earth and the moon as they move around the Sun, creating
