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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 7 | 7:13 pm | 370,171 km | 230,014 mi |
| Feb 1 | 9:45 pm | 367,454 km | 228,325 mi |
| Mar 1 | 4:04 pm | 361,962 km | 224,913 mi |
| Mar 30 | 1:25 am | 358,123 km | 222,527 mi |
| Apr 27 | 12:05 pm | 357,115 km | 221,901 mi |
| May 25 | 9:27 pm | 359,024 km | 223,087 mi |
| Jun 23 | 12:40 am | 363,180 km | 225,670 mi |
| Jul 20 | 9:39 am | 368,039 km | 228,689 mi |
| Aug 14 | 2:02 pm | 369,289 km | 229,466 mi |
| Sep 10 | 7:58 am | 364,773 km | 226,660 mi |
| Oct 8 | 8:27 am | 359,814 km | 223,578 mi |
| Nov 5 | 5:16 pm | 356,834 km | 221,726 mi |
| Dec 4 | 6:09 am | 356,965 km | 221,808 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20 | 11:55 pm | 404,298 km | 251,219 mi |
| Feb 17 | 8:08 pm | 404,882 km | 251,582 mi |
| Mar 17 | 12:36 pm | 405,754 km | 252,124 mi |
| Apr 13 | 6:47 pm | 406,295 km | 252,460 mi |
| May 10 | 8:47 pm | 406,244 km | 252,428 mi |
| Jun 7 | 6:43 am | 405,553 km | 251,999 mi |
| Jul 4 | 10:27 pm | 404,626 km | 251,423 mi |
| Aug 1 | 4:34 pm | 404,161 km | 251,134 mi |
| Aug 29 | 11:32 am | 404,548 km | 251,374 mi |
| Sep 26 | 5:46 am | 405,548 km | 251,996 mi |
| Oct 23 | 7:29 pm | 406,444 km | 252,553 mi |
| Nov 19 | 9:46 pm | 406,691 km | 252,706 mi |
| Dec 17 | 1:10 am | 406,322 km | 252,477 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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