Apogean

[,æpәu'dʒi:әn]

(adj.) relating to or characteristic of an apogee; 'apogean tides occur when the moon is at the apogee of its orbit' .

Inputed by Joanna--From WordNet

(a.) Connected with the apogee; as, apogean (neap) tides, which occur when the moon has passed her apogee.

Editor: Yvonne