The rings of Uranus were discovered ____________
A)during an occultation of a star by the rings (as well as by the planet).
B)during an eclipse of one of the moons by the rings.
C)during a voyage to Uranus by astronauts
D)as Uranus and the rings passed behind Jupiter.
E)during an encounter by the Voyager 1 space probe.

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The rings of Uranus were discovered during an occultation of a star by Uranus, which unexpectedly revealed the presence of the rings when the star's light flickered before and after being occulted by the planet itself.

The Rings of Uranus Were Discovered ____________