perigee

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A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its perigee in orbit, meaning it is at its closest point to the Earth.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 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

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