perigee

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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

The term was first coined in 1979 by astrologer Richard Nolle to describe full Moons that appear noticeably larger and brighter as they coincide with the perigee.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

A supermoon occurs when the full Moon coincides with when the moon is at its closest point to earth in its orbit - the perigee.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

New moons at perigee will occur again on Feb. 9, March 10 and April 8.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Although I hadn’t had a seizure since May, the night of the perigee moon—which was now one hundred million miles behind me—I felt disconnected and drained.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith