perigee

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When the Moon is in "perigee" - or near its closest point to Earth - and that coincides with a full Moon, fully illuminated by the sun's light, we call it a supermoon.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

If the Moon is full at its closest point to Earth, or within 90% of its perigee, it can be referred to as a 'supermoon'.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

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