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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

perigee

/ˈpɛrɪdʒiː/ noun · British & US
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What does perigee mean?

noun

The point in the orbit of the Moon or an artificial satellite at which it is closest to the Earth. The point in the orbit of a celestial body at which it is closest to the body it is orbiting.

Example

"The perigee of the Moon is about 363,300 kilometers from the Earth."

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