Question 1598Navigation General

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The Moon is nearest to the Earth at _______________.

A the new Moon
B the full Moon
C the vernal equinox
D perigee
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) perigee. The Moon's orbit around the Earth is elliptical, meaning it is closest to the Earth at the point called perigee and farthest from the Earth at the point called apogee. At perigee, the Moon is closest to the Earth and therefore appears largest in the sky. This is in contrast to the new Moon, full Moon, and vernal equinox, which are not specifically related to the Moon's distance from the Earth.

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