Perilune (Noun)
Meaning
Periapsis in orbit around the moon.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The spacecraft's perilune was the closest point in its elliptical orbit around the Moon, where it would experience intense gravitational forces.
- During the lunar mission, the astronauts carefully monitored the spacecraft's perilune to ensure a safe and stable orbit.
- The perilune of the satellite's orbit was crucial in determining the quality of the images it captured of the Moon's surface.
- As the spacecraft approached its perilune, the crew prepared for the intense gravitational pull that would affect their trajectory.
- The mission control team calculated the perilune of the spacecraft's orbit to determine the optimal time for the lunar landing.