👉 Tepefaction is a term used in the context of astronomy, particularly in the study of celestial bodies. It refers to the process by which an object or planet's gravitational field affects its appearance and behavior on Earth. In the case of a celestial body like a star or planet, the gravitational pull exerted by the object can cause it to appear larger or smaller than it would otherwise. This phenomenon is known as tepefaction. For example, if a star were to move closer to Earth,
