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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 10 | 1:01 am | 363,238 km | 225,706 mi |
| Feb 6 | 9:02 am | 368,816 km | 229,172 mi |
| Mar 3 | 2:33 am | 369,062 km | 229,325 mi |
| Mar 30 | 8:32 am | 363,854 km | 226,088 mi |
| Apr 27 | 12:14 pm | 359,327 km | 223,275 mi |
| May 25 | 9:20 pm | 357,208 km | 221,958 mi |
| Jun 23 | 6:50 am | 357,937 km | 222,412 mi |
| Jul 21 | 1:11 pm | 361,236 km | 224,462 mi |
| Aug 18 | 9:19 am | 366,121 km | 227,497 mi |
| Sep 13 | 12:06 pm | 369,860 km | 229,820 mi |
| Oct 9 | 1:54 am | 366,855 km | 227,953 mi |
| Nov 5 | 7:10 pm | 361,438 km | 224,587 mi |
| Dec 4 | 3:46 am | 357,492 km | 222,135 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21 | 7:13 pm | 404,914 km | 251,602 mi |
| Feb 18 | 4:13 pm | 404,376 km | 251,268 mi |
| Mar 18 | 1:25 pm | 404,650 km | 251,438 mi |
| Apr 15 | 6:04 am | 405,475 km | 251,950 mi |
| May 12 | 3:51 pm | 406,210 km | 252,407 mi |
| Jun 8 | 6:21 pm | 406,401 km | 252,526 mi |
| Jul 6 | 12:28 am | 405,934 km | 252,236 mi |
| Aug 2 | 1:54 pm | 405,025 km | 251,671 mi |
| Aug 30 | 7:23 am | 404,308 km | 251,226 mi |
| Sep 27 | 2:50 am | 404,348 km | 251,250 mi |
| Oct 24 | 10:26 pm | 405,154 km | 251,751 mi |
| Nov 21 | 1:53 pm | 406,132 km | 252,358 mi |
| Dec 18 | 8:25 pm | 406,603 km | 252,651 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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