Apolune
the point in a lunar orbit that is farthest from the moon.
noun
the point in a lunar orbit when a sp-cecraft is at its greatest distance from the moon compare apocynthion, perilune
apolune
(āp’ə-ln’)
the point at which an object orbiting the moon, such as an artificial satellite, is farthest from the moon’s center.
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