Occultation
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In exoplanet science, an occultation (or secondary eclipse) occurs when the planet passes behind its host star. Comparing stellar flux before and after the occultation isolates the thermal emission or reflected light from the planet's dayside, enabling measurement of its temperature and albedo.
Category: Exoplanet Science