different between pericynthion vs perilune

pericynthion

English

Noun

pericynthion (plural pericynthions)

  1. The point in an elliptical orbit around the moon that passes closest to the moon.

Related terms

  • see periapsis

pericynthion From the web:

  • what does pericynthion mean


perilune

English

Etymology

peri- +? Latin l?na (moon)

Noun

perilune (plural perilunes)

  1. (astronomy) The point of an elliptical lunar orbit where the distance between the satellite and the Moon is at its minimum.

Synonyms

  • pericynthion
  • periselene

Antonyms

  • apolune

Related terms

  • see periapsis

Translations

See also

  • Apsis on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

  • luperine

perilune From the web:

  • what does perilune mean
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