Look Up for the Leonids
The Leonids come with a bonus this year: A Mars-Jupiter close approach will be visible near the meteor shower’s radiant. Find out when and where to see them.
Moon Distances for Columbus, USA – Ohio
◢
Search for a city's moon distances:
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 14 | 9:13 pm | 369,619 km | 229,671 mi |
| Feb 10 | 9:40 pm | 364,360 km | 226,403 mi |
| Mar 10 | 2:04 am | 359,510 km | 223,389 mi |
| Apr 7 | 1:35 pm | 357,163 km | 221,931 mi |
| May 6 | 12:14 am | 357,827 km | 222,344 mi |
| Jun 3 | 6:54 am | 361,140 km | 224,402 mi |
| Jul 1 | 2:40 am | 365,983 km | 227,411 mi |
| Jul 27 | 7:37 am | 369,662 km | 229,698 mi |
| Aug 21 | 9:18 pm | 367,050 km | 228,074 mi |
| Sep 18 | 1:00 pm | 361,896 km | 224,872 mi |
| Oct 16 | 7:33 pm | 357,861 km | 222,364 mi |
| Nov 14 | 6:20 am | 356,509 km | 221,524 mi |
| Dec 12 | 6:28 pm | 358,461 km | 222,737 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 | 6:51 am | 404,277 km | 251,206 mi |
| Jan 30 | 4:09 am | 404,553 km | 251,377 mi |
| Feb 26 | 10:28 pm | 405,383 km | 251,894 mi |
| Mar 25 | 10:16 am | 406,125 km | 252,355 mi |
| Apr 21 | 12:05 pm | 406,351 km | 252,495 mi |
| May 18 | 6:06 pm | 405,933 km | 252,235 mi |
| Jun 15 | 8:01 am | 405,024 km | 251,670 mi |
| Jul 13 | 1:24 am | 404,269 km | 251,201 mi |
| Aug 9 | 8:04 pm | 404,262 km | 251,197 mi |
| Sep 6 | 2:44 pm | 405,055 km | 251,689 mi |
| Oct 4 | 7:02 am | 406,096 km | 252,336 mi |
| Oct 31 | 3:28 pm | 406,662 km | 252,688 mi |
| Nov 27 | 3:08 pm | 406,554 km | 252,621 mi |
| Dec 25 | 12:54 am | 405,870 km | 252,196 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.
Advertising
Astronomy Calculators
- Seasons Calculator – Solstices & Equinoxes
- Moon Calculator – Find times for moonrise, moonset and more.
- Moon Phase Calendar – Calculate moon phases for any year
- Sunrise Calculator – Find times for sunrise, sunset and more.
- Day and Night World Map – See which parts of the Earth are currently illuminated by the Sun.
Calendar Tools
- Calendar for 2026 – Calendar with holidays for this year
- Calendar Generator – Create a calendar for any year
- Duration Between Two Dates – Calculates number of days
Elsewhere on mungfali.galihkartiwa07.workers.dev
Sky Guide for November 2026
What’s up in the sky in November, including Mars and Jupiter cozying up, a scattering of shooting stars, a recognizable constellation, and a Supermoon.
The Moon in November 2026
The almost New Moon appears close to Venus in the early-morning sky. Some observers will even see an occultation.
Full Moon Names
Ancient cultures gave names to the Full Moon. These names are still in use today.