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Moon Distances for Columbus, USA – Ohio
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Minumum (perigee) and maximum (apogee) distances from the Moon to the Earth.
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Local time history for years before 1970 is not available for Columbus.
Instead, local time for New York is used for years before 1970.
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 6 | 8:35 am | 357,358 km | 222,052 mi |
| Feb 3 | 6:23 pm | 361,113 km | 224,385 mi |
| Mar 3 | 3:03 pm | 366,612 km | 227,802 mi |
| Mar 29 | 7:29 am | 370,070 km | 229,951 mi |
| Apr 24 | 5:57 am | 366,404 km | 227,673 mi |
| May 22 | 3:11 am | 361,431 km | 224,583 mi |
| Jun 19 | 9:46 am | 358,088 km | 222,506 mi |
| Jul 17 | 7:12 pm | 357,308 km | 222,021 mi |
| Aug 15 | 3:54 am | 359,298 km | 223,257 mi |
| Sep 12 | 7:17 am | 363,616 km | 225,940 mi |
| Oct 9 | 1:28 pm | 368,713 km | 229,107 mi |
| Nov 3 | 9:07 am | 369,098 km | 229,347 mi |
| Nov 30 | 12:45 pm | 363,750 km | 226,024 mi |
| Dec 28 | 6:06 pm | 358,777 km | 222,934 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18 | 11:56 pm | 406,107 km | 252,343 mi |
| Feb 15 | 4:06 pm | 405,165 km | 251,758 mi |
| Mar 15 | 12:13 pm | 404,336 km | 251,243 mi |
| Apr 12 | 8:22 am | 404,244 km | 251,186 mi |
| May 10 | 3:22 am | 404,918 km | 251,604 mi |
| Jun 6 | 4:58 pm | 405,817 km | 252,163 mi |
| Jul 3 | 11:08 pm | 406,312 km | 252,470 mi |
| Jul 31 | 1:51 am | 406,156 km | 252,374 mi |
| Aug 27 | 11:26 am | 405,432 km | 251,924 mi |
| Sep 24 | 3:25 am | 404,592 km | 251,402 mi |
| Oct 21 | 9:52 pm | 404,290 km | 251,214 mi |
| Nov 18 | 6:32 pm | 404,821 km | 251,544 mi |
| Dec 16 | 1:26 pm | 405,819 km | 252,164 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Furthest Apart (Apogee) is highlighted. | |||
Notes
- All times are local time for New York.
- Time is adjusted for Daylight Saving Time when applicable.
- Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar.
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