occultation

From this vantage point it will be able to watch the Sun constantly, even during eclipses and occultations, and carry out scientific studies.

During the occultation, the Moon passed in front of the planet Mars, which allowed the photographer to capture both objects together.

From 2018 to 2021, Quaoar passed in front of four stars, and astronomers on Earth were able to observe the shadow of the eclipses, also known as stellar occultations.

Dhillon added that other than occultation events, the only way to spot these dwarf planet rings would be to send a robotic probe to visit them.

From 2018 through 2021, Quaoar passed in front of four stars, and astronomers on Earth were able to observe the shadow of the eclipses, also known as stellar occultations.