Definition of Perigee

the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the earth

Examples of Perigee in a sentence

Because the moon is at its closest to the earth during perigee, the gravitational pull is stronger and tides increase.  🔊

Astronomers love to examine the moon during perigee because it is so close to the earth that they have great visibility even with a poor telescope.  🔊

The full moon always appears brighter and larger when it occurs during perigee because the moon is closer in orbit to the earth.  🔊

When a full moon occurs during perigee, it’s known as a supermoon.  🔊

The International Space Station orbits the Earth and when it reaches its perigee can be seen overhead.  🔊

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