perigee
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A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its perigee in orbit, meaning it is at its closest point to the Earth.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 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
Full supermoons occur when the orbit of the moon is at perigee - the closest point to Earth in its orbit, which makes the Moon appear bigger and brighter in the night sky.
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
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Over The Moon: Planetary Vocabulary
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