Stars4Alam on Instagram: "Apogee is the point in an object's orbit around Earth that is farthest away, while perigee is the point where it is closest. Both terms refer to celestial objects like the Moon or artificial satellites orbiting the Earth, which follow an elliptical path. Apogee Definition: The point in an orbit around Earth at which an object is farthest from the Earth. Origin: From the Greek apo (away from) and ge (Earth). Orbital speed: The object moves at its slowest speed at apogee.