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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 13 | 2:54 am | 357,087 km | 221,884 mi |
| Feb 10 | 3:47 pm | 356,948 km | 221,797 mi |
| Mar 10 | 1:53 am | 360,023 km | 223,708 mi |
| Apr 7 | 3:00 am | 365,116 km | 226,873 mi |
| May 3 | 4:43 pm | 369,511 km | 229,603 mi |
| May 28 | 10:46 pm | 367,646 km | 228,445 mi |
| Jun 25 | 10:50 am | 362,654 km | 225,343 mi |
| Jul 23 | 2:43 pm | 358,603 km | 222,826 mi |
| Aug 20 | 11:52 pm | 356,879 km | 221,754 mi |
| Sep 18 | 10:08 am | 358,033 km | 222,471 mi |
| Oct 16 | 5:26 pm | 361,916 km | 224,884 mi |
| Nov 13 | 10:28 am | 367,377 km | 228,277 mi |
| Dec 8 | 2:12 pm | 370,110 km | 229,976 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27 | 11:13 am | 406,529 km | 252,605 mi |
| Feb 23 | 1:41 pm | 406,289 km | 252,456 mi |
| Mar 22 | 4:28 am | 405,451 km | 251,936 mi |
| Apr 18 | 11:02 pm | 404,544 km | 251,372 mi |
| May 16 | 6:18 pm | 404,272 km | 251,203 mi |
| Jun 13 | 12:27 pm | 404,841 km | 251,556 mi |
| Jul 11 | 3:50 am | 405,824 km | 252,168 mi |
| Aug 7 | 1:16 pm | 406,529 km | 252,605 mi |
| Sep 3 | 3:57 pm | 406,561 km | 252,626 mi |
| Sep 30 | 11:02 pm | 405,950 km | 252,246 mi |
| Oct 28 | 2:22 pm | 405,006 km | 251,659 mi |
| Nov 25 | 9:16 am | 404,369 km | 251,264 mi |
| Dec 23 | 6:33 am | 404,513 km | 251,353 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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