A star is frequently Occulted in this way, and the observations of such phenomena are familiar to astronomers; but when a comet passes in front of a star the circumstances are widely different.
"The Story of the Heavens"
Robert Stawell Ball
Then he sent for Rodrigo Sanchez and asked him if he saw the light; but he did not, perhaps because from where he was standing it was Occulted.
"Christopher Columbus, Complete"
Filson Young
First, when the moon is Occulted by the earth it is believed to be devoured by some evil demon, or by wolves or dogs.
"Moon Lore"
Timothy Harley