Our moon travels the fastest as it orbits the Earth when it is
A) performing an eclipse.
B) closest.
C) rotating.
D) revolving.
E) All of the above choices are true.

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The moon travels the fastest in its orbit around the Earth when it is closest to the Earth, due to the stronger gravitational pull at closer distances. This point in its orbit is known as perigee.

Our Moon Travels the Fastest as It Orbits the Earth