perigee
noun
peri·gee
ˈper-ə-(ˌ)jē 
: the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
also
: the point nearest a planet or a satellite (such as the moon) reached by an object orbiting it compare apogee
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That phenomenon occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, known as perigee.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
Some astronomers say the phenomenon occurs when the moon is within 90% of perigee — its closest approach to Earth in orbit.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
New moons at perigee will occur again on Feb. 9, March 10 and April 8.
—Paul Duginski, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
This happens when the full moon falls at perigee – its closest point to Earth in its orbit.
—Carlie Procell, The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2024
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
Some astronomers say the phenomenon occurs when the moon is within 90% of perigee — its closest approach to Earth in orbit.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
New moons at perigee will occur again on Feb. 9, March 10 and April 8.
—Paul Duginski, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
This happens when the full moon falls at perigee – its closest point to Earth in its orbit.
—Carlie Procell, The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2024
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“Perigee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perigee. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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