What is microlensing?
A) the minute shift in the apparent position of a star as an object passes in front of it
B) the slow brightening of a star as an object passes in front of it
C) the temporary disappearance of a star as an object passes in front of it
D) the gradual reduction in brightness of a star as an object passes in front of it
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