In describing the observations of the movements of the satellites of Jupiter, what is the difference between an occultation and an eclipse?
A) An occultation is the passage of the satellite into Jupiter's shadow, whereas an eclipse is the disappearance of the satellite behind the planet.
B) There is no difference-these terms both describe the disappearance of the satellite behind the planet.
C) An occultation is the passage of the satellite in front of the planet, whereas an eclipse is the disappearance of the satellite behind the planet.
D) An occultation is the disappearance of the satellite behind the planet, whereas an eclipse is the passage of the satellite into Jupiter's shadow.
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