perigee

Noun

Meaning

Alt. of Perigeum

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

apogee apoapsis periapsis apocenter closest approach periapsis of an earth orbiter closest distance closest point nearest point apoapsis in earth orbit minimum point periapsis in earth orbit apoapsis of an earth orbiter nearest approach nearest distance point
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Antonyms

apogee apoapsis in earth orbit apoapsis of an earth orbiter

Hypernyms

periapsis point of periapsis

Related terms

periapsis

Phrases with the word

perigee moon

Examples

FIB, n. A lie that has not cut its teeth. An habitual liar's nearest approach to truth the perigee of his eccentric orbit. Ambrose Bierce

A second maneuver followed three hours later that raised its low point, or perigee, by 50 kilometers, he said. Source: Internet

A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its closest position to the Earth, known as the perigee, making the satellite appear bigger and brighter than usual. Source: Internet

An anomalistic month is longer than a sidereal month because the perigee moves in the same direction as the Moon is orbiting the Earth, one revolution in nine years. Source: Internet

AEHF-2 used a chemical engine to raise perigee to 10,150 miles and proceeded to geosynchronous orbit using electric propulsion. citation In Earth orbit GOCE ESA 's Gravity Field and Steady-State Ocean Circulation Explorer was launched on March 16, 2009. Source: Internet

Full moon cycle The full moon cycle is the time for the Sun (as seen from the Earth) to complete one revolution with respect to the perigee of the Moon's orbit. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

perigastrulation perigeal perigean perigee moon perigemmal perigenesis