Perigee
noun
Definition
the point in its orbit when a planet or a satellite (usually the moon) is nearest the earth
Synonym
rotation
path
periapsis
Antonym
apogee
At it's perigee, the moon appears larger than at any other point in it's orbit.
While a perigee is when a satellite is closest to earth, an apogee is when it is farthest away.
Full Moon on perigee phase June 2013 (supermoon)