Moon Distances from Earth - 2027
According to Nasa the average distance between the Earth and the Moon is approximately 384,400 kilometers (238,855 miles), however this varies by around 50,000 km each month owing to the Moon's eleptical orbit.
This variation in distance matters for a number of reasons. When the moon is closest (preigee) it will appear both bigger and brighter. When this coincides with a full moon it is known as a "supremoon" and can appear up to 17% bigger and 30% brighter. The proximity of the moon also affects the size of the tides, with the tidal range being greatest when the moon is closest.
Closest to Earth (Perigee)
Date | Time | Distance (Km) | Distance (miles) |
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21st Jan 2027 | 21:55 | 357,288 km | 223,305 mi |
19th Feb 2027 | 07:38 | 361,030 km | 225,644 mi |
19th Mar 2027 | 04:36 | 366,461 km | 229,038 mi |
14th Apr 2027 | 00:36 | 370,041 km | 231,276 mi |
9th May 2027 | 20:01 | 366,657 km | 229,161 mi |
6th Jun 2027 | 14:47 | 361,717 km | 226,073 mi |
4th Jul 2027 | 20:49 | 358,289 km | 223,931 mi |
2nd Aug 2027 | 06:18 | 357,359 km | 223,349 mi |
30th Aug 2027 | 15:35 | 359,196 km | 224,498 mi |
27th Sep 2027 | 20:03 | 363,434 km | 227,146 mi |
25th Oct 2027 | 05:26 | 368,620 km | 230,388 mi |
19th Nov 2027 | 00:19 | 369,327 km | 230,829 mi |
16th Dec 2027 | 02:34 | 364,007 km | 227,504 mi |
Furthest from Earth (Apogee)
Date | Time | Distance (Km) | Distance (miles) |
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7th Jan 2027 | 08:25 | 406,603 km | 254,127 mi |
3rd Feb 2027 | 13:42 | 406,167 km | 253,854 mi |
3rd Mar 2027 | 05:46 | 405,183 km | 253,239 mi |
31st Mar 2027 | 01:35 | 404,288 km | 252,680 mi |
27th Apr 2027 | 21:20 | 404,129 km | 252,581 mi |
25th May 2027 | 15:09 | 404,766 km | 252,979 mi |
22nd Jun 2027 | 04:57 | 405,675 km | 253,547 mi |
19th Jul 2027 | 11:37 | 406,209 km | 253,881 mi |
15th Aug 2027 | 14:09 | 406,098 km | 253,811 mi |
11th Sep 2027 | 23:29 | 405,411 km | 253,382 mi |
9th Oct 2027 | 15:43 | 404,567 km | 252,854 mi |
6th Nov 2027 | 11:37 | 404,222 km | 252,639 mi |
4th Dec 2027 | 08:44 | 404,698 km | 252,936 mi |