Perigee
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British pronunciation/pˈɛɹɪd‍ʒˌiː/
American pronunciation/pˈɛɹɪdʒˌiː/

Definition & Meaning of "perigee"

Perigee
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the point in the orbit of a celestial body, such as a satellite or moon, where it is closest to the Earth

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The spacecraft adjusted its trajectory to pass through the perigee of Mars, allowing for a close flyby of the planet.
The satellite reached its perigee, drawing closest to Earth in its elliptical orbit around the planet.
The comet's perigee brought it within a few million miles of the Sun, causing its icy tail to glow brightly as it approached the star.
During the lunar perigee, the moon appeared larger and brighter in the night sky, a phenomenon often referred to as a "supermoon."
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