When is the Moon nearest to the Earth?

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When is the Moon nearest to the Earth?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Perigee vs. apogee in an orbit • What "new Moon" and "full Moon" describe (phase, not distance) • The meaning of equinox (Earth-Sun relation, not Earth-Moon)

💭 Think About

• Which of the choices directly refers to the Moon’s distance from Earth, rather than its appearance or the Earth’s position around the Sun? • Do the terms "new Moon" or "full Moon" always occur at the same distance from Earth, or can they happen at different distances? • Is an equinox defined by the Moon’s orbit or by the Earth’s orbit around the Sun?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option is a specific orbital point in the Moon’s path around Earth. • Confirm which terms are about phase/season versus distance. • Eliminate all choices that do not explicitly describe distance between Earth and Moon.