Perigees

Word PERIGEES
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Definitions and meanings of "Perigees"

What do we mean by perigees?

The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is closest to the Earth: the periapsis of an Earth orbiter.

(more generally) The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is closest to the planet: the periapsis of any satellite.

(possibly obsolete outside astrology) The point, in any trajectory of an object in space, where it is closest to the Earth.

Normal meaning: A perigee is an actual astronomical term for when a moon or satellite is closest to Earth in its orbit. The moon takes around 27 days to orbit the Earth. Homestuck Meaning: Alternia’s astronomical structure may be different, but it can be stated that a perigee is a unit of time measurement. Perigees on Alternia are the equivalent of months on Earth. Urban Dictionary

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The word "perigees" in example sentences

The apogees reach extremes that the populace eventually rejects, but the perigees map a trend line of rational societal evolution. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This distorted their orbits, driving their perigees lower where atmospheric drag soon took its toll. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It will go through perigees and apogees several times a year. ❋ PhD Santhosh Mathew (2011)

While some believe there's a connection between lunar perigees and global calamities such as tsunamis, extreme seismic activity and volcanic eruptions, others have dismissed such theories as hogwash. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The occurrences, technically known as "lunar perigees," were previously visible in 1955, 1974, 1992 and 2005. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Of course, for poor Spidey there's just as many pitfalls as perigees, and rarely has Spidey had it worse than in "Spider-Man No More!" ❋ Unknown (2010)

It turns out that there was: these two satellites shared nearly the same altitude range (as defined by their apogees and perigees) for about six years. ❋ Unknown (2009)

- Astronomy, pertaining to anomaly. anomalistic month, interval between two perigees of moon. anomalistic year, interval between two perihelion passages of Earth. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Of course, for poor Spidey there’s just as many pitfalls as perigees, and you’ll be rattled to your core when J. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Well," said Roger, laughing, "yes, I suppose I do mean perigees, and that kind of thing. ❋ Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards (1896)

“[Share] [with me] your perigees” Ugly [Story], by Phemiec ❋ Random Homestuck Fan 2 (2022)

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