What Is Lunar Perigee and Apogee

The Moon’s orbit around Earth is elliptical. The point of the orbit closest to Earth is called perigee, while the point farthest from Earth is known as apogee.

What does the term lunar apogee means?

: the point in outer space where an object traveling around the Earth (such as a satellite or the moon) is farthest away from the Earth.

Are apogee and perigee same?

The point on the Moon’s orbit closest to Earth is called the perigee and the point farthest away is the apogee.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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