Perigee is the point in ____.
A) the Moon's orbit when the Moon is farthest from Earth
B) an object's orbit around Earth when the object is closest to Earth
C) an object's orbit around Earth when the object is closest to the Sun
D) a planet's orbit when the planet is closest to its sun
E) a planet's orbit when the planet is farthest from its sun

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Perigee refers to the point in an object's orbit around Earth when it is closest to Earth. This term is specifically used for orbits around Earth, distinguishing it from similar concepts related to other celestial bodies or their orbits around the Sun.

Perigee Is the Point in ____