Crossword puzzle clue "orbit's closest point"

Here are the possible solutions for orbit's closest point clue

Answer
Clue
Relevancy
apsis
Clue
Closest or farthest orbit point
Definition
(Latin) the point at which a heavenly body is most or least distant from the centre of attraction
perigee
Clue
Orbit's closest point
Closest point in an orbit
Point where the Moon is closest to the Earth
Definition
(Greek) the point at which a celestial body is nearest to earth
perihelion
Clue
Point in a planet's orbit that's closest to the sun
Old MacDonald had an orbit's closest point...
Definition
the point of the orbit of a planet or a comet at which it is nearest to the sun, as opposed to aphelion
apogeal
Clue
Like the highest point in an orbit
Definition
relating to an apogee, the outermost point in an orbit, also APOGAEIC, APOGEAN, APOGEIC
apogee
Clue
Orbit point
Definition
the farthest point from the earth of a heavenly body

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