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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 8 | 6:16 pm | 361,109 km | 224,383 mi |
| Feb 6 | 4:10 am | 357,390 km | 222,072 mi |
| Mar 6 | 4:45 pm | 356,797 km | 221,703 mi |
| Apr 4 | 4:22 am | 359,342 km | 223,285 mi |
| May 2 | 6:54 am | 364,039 km | 226,203 mi |
| May 29 | 9:43 am | 368,837 km | 229,185 mi |
| Jun 23 | 10:35 am | 368,729 km | 229,118 mi |
| Jul 20 | 1:36 pm | 364,044 km | 226,206 mi |
| Aug 17 | 3:15 pm | 359,639 km | 223,469 mi |
| Sep 15 | 12:13 am | 357,289 km | 222,009 mi |
| Oct 13 | 11:31 am | 357,786 km | 222,318 mi |
| Nov 10 | 7:35 pm | 361,208 km | 224,444 mi |
| Dec 8 | 5:43 pm | 366,613 km | 227,803 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24 | 12:48 pm | 406,097 km | 252,337 mi |
| Feb 20 | 5:46 pm | 406,551 km | 252,619 mi |
| Mar 19 | 7:59 pm | 406,401 km | 252,526 mi |
| Apr 16 | 9:35 am | 405,579 km | 252,015 mi |
| May 14 | 3:23 am | 404,551 km | 251,376 mi |
| Jun 10 | 10:17 pm | 404,055 km | 251,068 mi |
| Jul 8 | 4:43 pm | 404,419 km | 251,294 mi |
| Aug 5 | 9:16 am | 405,336 km | 251,864 mi |
| Sep 1 | 8:48 pm | 406,114 km | 252,348 mi |
| Sep 28 | 11:35 pm | 406,269 km | 252,444 mi |
| Oct 26 | 3:08 am | 405,822 km | 252,166 mi |
| Nov 22 | 5:26 pm | 404,985 km | 251,646 mi |
| Dec 20 | 1:18 pm | 404,334 km | 251,242 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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