answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

During an eclipse

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: When is the moon nearest to the Earth during its orbit?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

When the moon nearest to earth during its orbit?

During an eclipse


When is the moon nearest earth during its orbit?

During an eclipse


What is the point nearest to earth in the orbit of the moon?

it's called the moon's "perigee"


What is the opposite of apogee?

Perigee is the opposite of appogee. Perigee is the point in the orbit of the moon at which it is nearest to the earth. Apogee the point in the orbit of the moon at which it is furthest from the earth.


Are there moons near Venus?

No, there are no moon near Venus. No moons orbit Venus. The nearest moon to Venus is Earth's moon. :)


Does the moon orbit Earth or does the Earth orbit the moon?

The moon orbits Earth.


Where is the earth's moon during the night?

In orbit, same as it is during the day as well.


Which statement best describes perigee?

Perigee is the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the earth.


What is it called when the moon moves around the earth?

This is called its orbit. Strictly, the moon and the earth both orbit their common centre of mass. The path of the moon around Earth is elliptical orbit. It takes about 29 days to complete one orbit of earth by moon.


How does the sun moon stars earth moon move during day?

Earth rotates on its axis The moon orbits the Earth The sun IS a star so stars move the same way Earth takes a year to orbit the sun Moon takes a month to orbit the earth Earth takes a day to orbit around its axis The Sun does NOT move


What causes the moon to appear different from the Earth during its orbit?

The shadows of the earth reflecting from the sun


Do any moons orbit earth?

Yes. One moon orbit Earth (The moon)