Question 1465Navigation General

The correct answer is D) The Moon is closest to the Earth. At perigee, the Moon is at its closest point to the Earth in its elliptical orbit. This means the Moon's gravitational pull on the Earth is strongest, leading to higher tides and other effects. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not describe the condition at perigee. The Earth, Sun, and Moon are not necessarily at right angles (A) or in line (B) at perigee, and the Earth's distance from the Sun (C) is not a factor in determining the Moon's proximity to the Earth at perigee.