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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 | 3:57 pm | 356,570 km | 221,562 mi |
| Feb 19 | 4:02 am | 358,269 km | 222,618 mi |
| Mar 19 | 11:12 am | 362,699 km | 225,371 mi |
| Apr 15 | 10:21 pm | 367,969 km | 228,645 mi |
| May 11 | 1:19 am | 369,343 km | 229,499 mi |
| Jun 6 | 7:07 pm | 364,862 km | 226,715 mi |
| Jul 4 | 6:25 pm | 360,150 km | 223,787 mi |
| Aug 2 | 1:51 am | 357,312 km | 222,023 mi |
| Aug 30 | 11:54 am | 357,184 km | 221,944 mi |
| Sep 27 | 9:08 pm | 359,913 km | 223,639 mi |
| Oct 25 | 11:13 pm | 364,872 km | 226,721 mi |
| Nov 21 | 4:01 pm | 369,819 km | 229,795 mi |
| Dec 16 | 1:55 pm | 367,902 km | 228,604 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8 | 4:18 am | 406,458 km | 252,561 mi |
| Feb 4 | 3:52 am | 406,476 km | 252,572 mi |
| Mar 3 | 1:00 pm | 405,889 km | 252,208 mi |
| Mar 31 | 7:17 am | 404,919 km | 251,605 mi |
| Apr 28 | 2:43 am | 404,299 km | 251,220 mi |
| May 25 | 9:38 pm | 404,509 km | 251,350 mi |
| Jun 22 | 2:29 pm | 405,385 km | 251,895 mi |
| Jul 20 | 2:56 am | 406,289 km | 252,456 mi |
| Aug 16 | 7:55 am | 406,634 km | 252,671 mi |
| Sep 12 | 11:42 am | 406,291 km | 252,457 mi |
| Oct 9 | 11:41 pm | 405,426 km | 251,920 mi |
| Nov 6 | 4:49 pm | 404,569 km | 251,387 mi |
| Dec 4 | 1:42 pm | 404,346 km | 251,249 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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