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  • In which point of the moon's orbit do we see a "Supermoon...
Multiple choice

In which point of the moon's orbit do we see a "Supermoon" that appears brighter & larger?

  1. apogee

  2. perigee

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Explanation

A supermoon occurs when the Moon is at perigee, its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, making it appear larger and brighter.

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