occulting

(verb) cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention. Synonyms: eclipse, occult. Examples: "The sun eclipses the moon today." "Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies."

(verb) become concealed or hidden from view or have its light extinguished. Synonyms: occult. Example: "The beam of light occults every so often."

(verb) hide from view. Synonyms: occult. Example: "The lids were occulting her eyes."