When the Moon is at its shortest distance from the Earth, the position is called ________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Perigee
The Moon moves around the Earth in an elliptical orbit. Its nearest point to the Earth is the perigee (about 3,56,000 km) and its farthest point is the apogee (about 4,06,000 km).