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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 3 | 4:41 pm | 357,806 km | 222,331 mi |
| Feb 1 | 12:44 am | 362,186 km | 225,052 mi |
| Feb 28 | 3:27 pm | 367,798 km | 228,539 mi |
| Mar 25 | 5:21 pm | 369,679 km | 229,708 mi |
| Apr 21 | 9:49 am | 365,052 km | 226,833 mi |
| May 19 | 10:03 am | 360,276 km | 223,865 mi |
| Jun 16 | 5:45 pm | 357,537 km | 222,163 mi |
| Jul 15 | 3:13 am | 357,527 km | 222,157 mi |
| Aug 12 | 11:02 am | 360,225 km | 223,833 mi |
| Sep 9 | 11:31 am | 364,931 km | 226,758 mi |
| Oct 6 | 6:17 am | 369,578 km | 229,645 mi |
| Oct 31 | 5:56 am | 368,005 km | 228,668 mi |
| Nov 27 | 6:08 pm | 362,466 km | 225,226 mi |
| Dec 26 | 1:41 am | 358,030 km | 222,470 mi |
| * Distances are approximate. Closest Approach (Perigee) is highlighted. | |||
Furthest Apart (Apogee)
| Date | Local Time | Distance in km | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16 | 2:56 am | 406,076 km | 252,324 mi |
| Feb 12 | 8:23 pm | 405,090 km | 251,712 mi |
| Mar 12 | 5:50 pm | 404,381 km | 251,271 mi |
| Apr 9 | 1:46 pm | 404,469 km | 251,326 mi |
| May 7 | 6:55 am | 405,232 km | 251,799 mi |
| Jun 3 | 6:39 pm | 406,058 km | 252,313 mi |
| Jun 30 | 10:39 pm | 406,393 km | 252,521 mi |
| Jul 28 | 2:44 am | 406,073 km | 252,322 mi |
| Aug 24 | 2:27 pm | 405,237 km | 251,803 mi |
| Sep 21 | 7:29 am | 404,436 km | 251,305 mi |
| Oct 19 | 3:15 am | 404,293 km | 251,216 mi |
| Nov 15 | 10:37 pm | 404,960 km | 251,630 mi |
| Dec 13 | 4:20 pm | 405,942 km | 252,241 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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