perigee
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If the Moon is full at its closest point to Earth - called the perigee - or within 90% of its closest point, it can be referred to as a 'supermoon'.
From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025
Full supermoons occur when the orbit of the moon is at perigee - the closest point to Earth in its orbit, which makes the Moon appear bigger and brighter in the night sky.
From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024
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
New moons at perigee will occur again on Feb. 9, March 10 and April 8.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024
She said the moon was in perigee that night, the closest it got to the planet of humans and dogs.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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