perigee

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The term was first coined in 1979 by astrologer Richard Nolle to describe full Moons that appear noticeably larger and brighter as they coincide with the perigee.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

A full moon during perigee will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than when it is furthest away from Earth.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

A supermoon occurs when the full Moon coincides with when the moon is at its closest point to earth in its orbit - the perigee.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

New moons at perigee will occur again on Feb. 9, March 10 and April 8.

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