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Moon Distances for New York, USA – New York
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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 26 | 12:28 pm | 364,041 km | 226,205 mi |
| Feb 23 | 5:24 pm | 359,156 km | 223,169 mi |
| Mar 23 | 4:18 am | 356,910 km | 221,774 mi |
| Apr 20 | 3:17 pm | 357,807 km | 222,331 mi |
| May 18 | 10:54 pm | 361,369 km | 224,545 mi |
| Jun 15 | 5:14 pm | 366,319 km | 227,620 mi |
| Jul 11 | 4:52 pm | 369,660 km | 229,696 mi |
| Aug 6 | 11:43 am | 366,654 km | 227,828 mi |
| Sep 3 | 4:40 am | 361,578 km | 224,674 mi |
| Oct 1 | 10:12 am | 357,769 km | 222,307 mi |
| Oct 29 | 9:49 pm | 356,639 km | 221,605 mi |
| Nov 27 | 9:16 am | 358,724 km | 222,901 mi |
| Dec 25 | 3:44 pm | 363,541 km | 225,894 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | 6:52 pm | 404,736 km | 251,491 mi |
| Feb 11 | 1:06 pm | 405,579 km | 252,015 mi |
| Mar 9 | 11:26 pm | 406,289 km | 252,456 mi |
| Apr 6 | 12:34 am | 406,479 km | 252,574 mi |
| May 3 | 8:12 am | 406,022 km | 252,290 mi |
| May 30 | 10:49 pm | 405,077 km | 251,703 mi |
| Jun 27 | 4:32 pm | 404,313 km | 251,229 mi |
| Jul 25 | 11:08 am | 404,313 km | 251,229 mi |
| Aug 22 | 5:18 am | 405,098 km | 251,716 mi |
| Sep 18 | 8:48 pm | 406,104 km | 252,341 mi |
| Oct 16 | 3:32 am | 406,629 km | 252,667 mi |
| Nov 12 | 4:39 am | 406,481 km | 252,576 mi |
| Dec 9 | 2:57 pm | 405,756 km | 252,125 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Furthest Apart (Apogee) is highlighted. | |||
Notes
- All times are local time for New York.
- Time is adjusted for Daylight Saving Time when applicable.
- Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar.
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