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Moon Distances for Lancaster, USA – Ohio
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Minumum (perigee) and maximum (apogee) distances from the Moon to the Earth.
The Moon Distance Calculator calculates the approximate minumum and maximum distances from the Moon to the Earth.
The Moon's distance to Earth varies. The two extreme points of the Moon’s orbit each month are known as the lunar perigee and apogee. The table below shows the time of lunar perigee and apogee.
Closest Approach (Perigee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 4:44 pm | 360,348 km | 223,910 mi |
| Jan 29 | 4:45 pm | 365,871 km | 227,341 mi |
| Feb 24 | 6:14 pm | 370,135 km | 229,991 mi |
| Mar 22 | 7:38 am | 366,857 km | 227,954 mi |
| Apr 19 | 2:55 am | 361,630 km | 224,706 mi |
| May 17 | 9:44 am | 358,075 km | 222,497 mi |
| Jun 14 | 7:19 pm | 357,197 km | 221,952 mi |
| Jul 13 | 3:57 am | 359,112 km | 223,142 mi |
| Aug 10 | 7:16 am | 363,284 km | 225,734 mi |
| Sep 6 | 4:42 pm | 368,259 km | 228,825 mi |
| Oct 1 | 4:51 pm | 369,334 km | 229,494 mi |
| Oct 28 | 2:05 pm | 364,407 km | 226,432 mi |
| Nov 25 | 4:00 pm | 359,347 km | 223,288 mi |
| Dec 24 | 3:31 am | 356,650 km | 221,612 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13 | 3:46 pm | 405,438 km | 251,928 mi |
| Feb 10 | 11:51 am | 404,576 km | 251,392 mi |
| Mar 10 | 9:43 am | 404,385 km | 251,273 mi |
| Apr 7 | 4:31 am | 404,970 km | 251,637 mi |
| May 4 | 6:30 pm | 405,839 km | 252,177 mi |
| Jun 1 | 12:32 am | 406,366 km | 252,504 mi |
| Jun 28 | 3:10 am | 406,265 km | 252,441 mi |
| Jul 25 | 12:45 pm | 405,548 km | 251,996 mi |
| Aug 22 | 4:20 am | 404,642 km | 251,433 mi |
| Sep 18 | 11:00 pm | 404,221 km | 251,171 mi |
| Oct 16 | 6:55 pm | 404,643 km | 251,433 mi |
| Nov 13 | 12:50 pm | 405,619 km | 252,040 mi |
| Dec 11 | 1:45 am | 406,419 km | 252,537 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Furthest Apart (Apogee) is highlighted. | |||
Notes
- All times are local time for Lancaster.
- Time is adjusted for Daylight Saving Time when applicable.
- Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar.
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