perilune
perilune · perilunes
The point of an elliptical lunar orbit where the distance between the satellite and…The point of an elliptical lunar orbit where the distance between the satellite and the Moon is at its minimum.
Meaning
1 sensesThe point of an elliptical lunar orbit where the distance between the satellite and the Moon is at its minimum.
periapsis in orbit around the moon
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From peri- + Latin lūna (“moon”).From peri- + Latin lūna (“moon”).
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Forms
plural: perilunesSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- periapsis in orbit around the moon:periselene
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedperiapsis