perigee

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If the Moon is full at its closest point to Earth, or within 90% of its perigee, it can be referred to as a 'supermoon'.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

When it is at its closest we call it perigee.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024

The Moon's orbit around Earth is elliptical which means there are times when it is further away - apogee - and times when it is closer - perigee.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024

In that position, known as perigee, the moon exerts its strongest gravitational pull, and the difference between high and low tides is the greatest.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024

We walked through the rock garden where we sat together on the night of the perigee moon, and out into the canyon bed as the sun peeked over the rim.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith