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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 | 4:14 pm | 369,925 km | 229,861 mi |
| Feb 21 | 10:25 am | 364,930 km | 226,757 mi |
| Mar 21 | 2:17 pm | 359,966 km | 223,672 mi |
| Apr 19 | 12:15 am | 357,336 km | 222,038 mi |
| May 17 | 10:30 am | 357,638 km | 222,226 mi |
| Jun 14 | 5:48 pm | 360,642 km | 224,093 mi |
| Jul 12 | 3:37 pm | 365,371 km | 227,031 mi |
| Aug 8 | 4:31 am | 369,506 km | 229,600 mi |
| Sep 2 | 11:15 am | 367,628 km | 228,433 mi |
| Sep 30 | 12:24 am | 362,430 km | 225,203 mi |
| Oct 28 | 6:24 am | 358,115 km | 222,523 mi |
| Nov 25 | 5:09 pm | 356,445 km | 221,484 mi |
| Dec 24 | 5:47 am | 358,109 km | 222,519 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 | 7:23 pm | 404,298 km | 251,219 mi |
| Feb 9 | 4:37 pm | 404,474 km | 251,329 mi |
| Mar 9 | 11:05 am | 405,268 km | 251,822 mi |
| Apr 5 | 11:44 pm | 406,054 km | 252,310 mi |
| May 3 | 2:23 am | 406,349 km | 252,493 mi |
| May 30 | 7:22 am | 406,000 km | 252,277 mi |
| Jun 26 | 8:21 pm | 405,127 km | 251,734 mi |
| Jul 24 | 1:19 pm | 404,331 km | 251,239 mi |
| Aug 21 | 8:00 am | 404,236 km | 251,181 mi |
| Sep 18 | 3:06 am | 404,966 km | 251,634 mi |
| Oct 15 | 8:08 pm | 406,017 km | 252,288 mi |
| Nov 12 | 4:37 am | 406,646 km | 252,678 mi |
| Dec 9 | 5:00 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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