perigees in English
noun
1
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the earth.
The most favourable conditions for a total eclipse are when the Moon is at its perigee , Earth is farthest from the Sun (around July) and when the Sun is observed near zenith.
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1. Antonyms for Apogees include bottom, nadirs, bases, periapsides, perigees, rock bottom, zeroes, rock-bottom and low-water marks
2. Antonyms for Apices include nadirs, bottom, bases, rock bottom, zeroes, rock-bottom, feet, low-water marks and perigees
3. That is, the cycle causes lunar Apogees and perigees to align on the same, or nearly the same, calendar dates every four years
4. That is, the cycle causes lunar Apogees and perigees to align on the same, or nearly the same, calendar dates every four years