________ occurs when an object in the outer reaches of the solar system passes between Earth and a far distant star, temporarily blocking light from the star.

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The process described is occultation, where an object passes in front of a distant star, blocking the light temporarily. Decantation is a process of separating liquids by pouring one off the top of the other. Elliptation is not a recognized term. Acculturation is the process of adopting cultural traits from another culture.

________ Occurs When an Object in the Outer Reaches of the Solar