periapsis (noun)

1. The artist beautifully rendered the periapsis of the moon in their painting, capturing the intricate details and shadows.

2. As the spaceship approached its periapsis to the sinister planet, the crew was filled with an overwhelming sense of dread.

3. In the comic book series, the superhero traveled to the periapsis of a black hole to confront the villain and save the universe.

4. During the famous Apollo 11 mission, the periapsis of the lunar module brought Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin just a few miles above the Moon's surface.