perigee
Astronomical term for the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite where it is nearest to the earth. Antonym: 遠地点 (apogee).
See also: 遠地点 (えんちてん)
When the moon is at perigee, it comes closest to the earth.
Compound of 近 (near) + 地点 (point, spot). A straightforward technical term formed from Sino-Japanese elements.