periselene (Meaning)
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periselene (n)
periapsis in orbit around the moon
Synonyms & Antonyms of periselene
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periselene Sentence Examples
- The spacecraft's closest approach to the Moon, known as periselene, occurred at an altitude of 100 kilometers.
- The gravitational pull at periselene is significantly stronger than at aposelene.
- The moon's orbit around Earth is elliptical, with periselene occurring at the Moon's closest point and aposelene at its farthest.
- The time of periselene varies throughout the year due to the Earth's dynamic orbit.
- The moon's periselene has been gradually decreasing over millions of years.
- The Moon's periselene distance can influence ocean tides and lunar eclipses.
- Lunar explorers have landed near periselene to conduct scientific experiments and collect samples.
- The spacecraft's trajectory was carefully designed to achieve the desired periselene altitude.
- The moon's tidal force is strongest at periselene, causing the most noticeable high tides.
- By studying periselene, scientists can gain insights into the dynamics and evolution of the Earth-Moon system.
FAQs About the word periselene
periapsis in orbit around the moon
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The spacecraft's closest approach to the Moon, known as periselene, occurred at an altitude of 100 kilometers.
The gravitational pull at periselene is significantly stronger than at aposelene.
The moon's orbit around Earth is elliptical, with periselene occurring at the Moon's closest point and aposelene at its farthest.
The time of periselene varies throughout the year due to the Earth's dynamic orbit.
