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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.
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 21 | 3:06 pm | 359,645 km | 223,473 mi |
| Feb 19 | 2:28 am | 356,995 km | 221,826 mi |
| Mar 19 | 3:37 pm | 357,584 km | 222,192 mi |
| Apr 16 | 11:48 pm | 361,023 km | 224,329 mi |
| May 14 | 8:18 pm | 366,024 km | 227,437 mi |
| Jun 10 | 12:43 am | 369,711 km | 229,728 mi |
| Jul 5 | 2:51 pm | 367,093 km | 228,101 mi |
| Aug 2 | 6:02 am | 362,139 km | 225,023 mi |
| Aug 30 | 11:21 am | 358,290 km | 222,631 mi |
| Sep 27 | 9:45 pm | 356,877 km | 221,753 mi |
| Oct 26 | 9:02 am | 358,463 km | 222,739 mi |
| Nov 23 | 3:06 pm | 362,817 km | 225,444 mi |
| Dec 21 | 4:00 am | 368,417 km | 228,924 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9 | 1:17 pm | 405,408 km | 251,909 mi |
| Feb 6 | 1:26 am | 406,150 km | 252,370 mi |
| Mar 5 | 2:32 am | 406,385 km | 252,516 mi |
| Apr 1 | 9:00 am | 406,012 km | 252,284 mi |
| Apr 28 | 11:55 pm | 405,083 km | 251,707 mi |
| May 26 | 6:12 pm | 404,244 km | 251,186 mi |
| Jun 23 | 12:59 pm | 404,132 km | 251,116 mi |
| Jul 21 | 7:01 am | 404,836 km | 251,553 mi |
| Aug 17 | 10:32 pm | 405,848 km | 252,182 mi |
| Sep 14 | 7:27 am | 406,464 km | 252,565 mi |
| Oct 11 | 9:17 am | 406,388 km | 252,518 mi |
| Nov 7 | 4:49 pm | 405,721 km | 252,103 mi |
| Dec 5 | 9:56 am | 404,800 km | 251,531 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Furthest Apart (Apogee) is highlighted. | |||
Notes
- All times are local time for Columbus.
- Time is adjusted for Daylight Saving Time when applicable.
- Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar.
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