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noun • periapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is nearest to the Earth | ||||
| 46% | 8 | The point in the orbit of the Moon or an artificial satellite that is closest to the Moon | ||
noun • periapsis in orbit around the moon | ||||
| 46% | 12 | The point in the orbit of a satellite or spacecraft around the moon at which it is closest to the moon. | ||
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Point Where The Moon Is Closest To The Earth
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PERIGEE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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PERIGEE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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