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"The point in the orbit of a heavenly body, especially the moon, or of an artificial satellite at which it is nearest to the earth." more

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The satellite's instruments are most effective when it is at perigee.
The astronauts marveled at Earth's beauty as they orbited at perigee.

Perigee

per-i-jee
nounThe point in the orbit of a heavenly body, especially the moon, or of an artificial satellite at which it is nearest to the earth.

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Last Updated On: June 3, 2024
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