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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 25 | 4:18 pm | 369,926 km | 229,861 mi |
| Feb 21 | 10:25 am | 364,928 km | 226,756 mi |
| Mar 21 | 2:14 pm | 359,963 km | 223,671 mi |
| Apr 19 | 12:04 am | 357,336 km | 222,038 mi |
| May 17 | 10:30 am | 357,644 km | 222,230 mi |
| Jun 14 | 5:41 pm | 360,642 km | 224,092 mi |
| Jul 12 | 3:33 pm | 365,368 km | 227,029 mi |
| Aug 8 | 4:35 am | 369,505 km | 229,600 mi |
| Sep 2 | 11:26 am | 367,630 km | 228,435 mi |
| Sep 30 | 12:13 am | 362,430 km | 225,204 mi |
| Oct 28 | 6:13 am | 358,120 km | 222,526 mi |
| Nov 25 | 5:05 pm | 356,445 km | 221,485 mi |
| Dec 24 | 5:36 am | 358,115 km | 222,522 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 | 7:22 pm | 404,298 km | 251,219 mi |
| Feb 9 | 4:36 pm | 404,475 km | 251,329 mi |
| Mar 9 | 11:04 am | 405,268 km | 251,822 mi |
| Apr 5 | 11:44 pm | 406,054 km | 252,310 mi |
| May 3 | 2:23 am | 406,348 km | 252,493 mi |
| May 30 | 7:22 am | 406,000 km | 252,277 mi |
| Jun 26 | 8:20 pm | 405,127 km | 251,734 mi |
| Jul 24 | 1:20 pm | 404,331 km | 251,239 mi |
| Aug 21 | 8:03 am | 404,236 km | 251,180 mi |
| Sep 18 | 3:04 am | 404,966 km | 251,634 mi |
| Oct 15 | 8:07 pm | 406,018 km | 252,288 mi |
| Nov 12 | 4:37 am | 406,646 km | 252,678 mi |
| Dec 9 | 5:01 am | 406,606 km | 252,653 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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