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Moon Distances for London, United Kingdom – England
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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 14 | 11:19 am | 367,633 km | 228,437 mi |
| Feb 8 | 11:10 am | 369,919 km | 229,857 mi |
| Mar 7 | 2:02 am | 365,032 km | 226,820 mi |
| Apr 4 | 4:45 am | 359,965 km | 223,672 mi |
| May 2 | 2:00 pm | 357,150 km | 221,923 mi |
| May 31 | 12:08 am | 357,247 km | 221,983 mi |
| Jun 28 | 7:45 am | 360,072 km | 223,738 mi |
| Jul 26 | 7:22 am | 364,759 km | 226,650 mi |
| Aug 22 | 2:49 am | 369,262 km | 229,448 mi |
| Sep 16 | 5:12 am | 368,111 km | 228,734 mi |
| Oct 13 | 3:05 pm | 362,930 km | 225,515 mi |
| Nov 10 | 7:32 pm | 358,490 km | 222,755 mi |
| Dec 9 | 7:25 am | 356,691 km | 221,637 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 10:17 am | 404,444 km | 251,310 mi |
| Feb 23 | 7:18 am | 404,622 km | 251,420 mi |
| Mar 23 | 1:38 am | 405,446 km | 251,932 mi |
| Apr 19 | 2:47 pm | 406,304 km | 252,465 mi |
| May 16 | 6:29 pm | 406,662 km | 252,688 mi |
| Jun 12 | 11:19 pm | 406,334 km | 252,484 mi |
| Jul 10 | 11:53 am | 405,422 km | 251,917 mi |
| Aug 7 | 4:47 am | 404,504 km | 251,347 mi |
| Sep 3 | 11:35 pm | 404,236 km | 251,180 mi |
| Oct 1 | 6:49 pm | 404,806 km | 251,535 mi |
| Oct 29 | 12:07 pm | 405,763 km | 252,129 mi |
| Nov 25 | 8:47 pm | 406,372 km | 252,508 mi |
| Dec 22 | 8:30 pm | 406,371 km | 252,507 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Furthest Apart (Apogee) is highlighted. | |||
Notes
- All times are local time for London.
- Time is adjusted for Daylight Saving Time when applicable.
- Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar.
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