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apogee vs. perigee

apogee

[ap-uh-jee] / ˈæp əˌdʒi /

noun

Astronomy. the point in the orbit of a heavenly body, especially the moon, or of a man-made satellite at which it is farthest from the earth.
the highest or most distant point; climax.

perigee

[per-i-jee] / ˈpɛr ɪˌdʒi /

Astronomy.

the point in the orbit of a heavenly body, especially the moon, or of an artificial satellite at which it is nearest to the earth.