Question
Discuss what are Apogee and Perigee.
Answer
Apogee refers to the point in the Moon’s orbit when it is farthest away from the Earth. This distance can vary, but it is usually around 405,500 kilometres. During this time, the Moon appears smaller in the sky and its gravitational pull on the Earth is weaker, resulting in weaker tidal forces.
Perigee, on the other hand, refers to the point in the Moon’s orbit when it is closest to the Earth. This distance also varies, but it is usually around 363,300 kilometres. During this time, the Moon appears larger in the sky and its gravitational pull on the Earth is stronger, resulting in stronger tidal forces.
