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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

When the moon reaches its shortest distance to Earth, it is known as?

Options:

Apogee

Perigee

Acme

Crest

Correct Answer:

Perigee

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Perigee

When the moon reaches its shortest distance to Earth — known as perigee — it is about 226,000 miles (363,300 km) away.