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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 | 3:41 am | 356,517 km | 221,529 mi |
| Feb 10 | 3:59 pm | 358,655 km | 222,858 mi |
| Mar 9 | 10:30 pm | 363,376 km | 225,792 mi |
| Apr 6 | 5:40 am | 368,620 km | 229,050 mi |
| May 1 | 4:21 am | 369,110 km | 229,354 mi |
| May 28 | 5:16 am | 364,390 km | 226,421 mi |
| Jun 25 | 6:28 am | 359,942 km | 223,658 mi |
| Jul 23 | 2:33 pm | 357,532 km | 222,160 mi |
| Aug 21 | 12:29 am | 357,814 km | 222,335 mi |
| Sep 18 | 8:38 am | 360,817 km | 224,201 mi |
| Oct 16 | 8:05 am | 365,812 km | 227,305 mi |
| Nov 11 | 1:44 pm | 370,163 km | 230,009 mi |
| Dec 6 | 8:50 pm | 367,176 km | 228,153 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 11:05 am | 406,501 km | 252,588 mi |
| Feb 22 | 10:15 pm | 405,788 km | 252,145 mi |
| Mar 21 | 5:41 pm | 404,748 km | 251,499 mi |
| Apr 18 | 1:39 pm | 404,134 km | 251,117 mi |
| May 16 | 8:41 am | 404,365 km | 251,261 mi |
| Jun 13 | 1:06 am | 405,208 km | 251,784 mi |
| Jul 10 | 12:20 pm | 406,006 km | 252,281 mi |
| Aug 6 | 3:59 pm | 406,242 km | 252,427 mi |
| Sep 2 | 8:30 pm | 405,836 km | 252,175 mi |
| Sep 30 | 9:16 am | 404,996 km | 251,653 mi |
| Oct 28 | 3:32 am | 404,295 km | 251,217 mi |
| Nov 24 | 11:23 pm | 404,310 km | 251,227 mi |
| Dec 22 | 8:08 pm | 405,081 km | 251,706 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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