Moon Distances from Earth - 2036
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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13th Jan 2036 | 08:48 | 356,518 km | 222,824 mi |
10th Feb 2036 | 21:07 | 358,664 km | 224,165 mi |
10th Mar 2036 | 02:38 | 363,394 km | 227,121 mi |
6th Apr 2036 | 09:50 | 368,651 km | 230,407 mi |
1st May 2036 | 08:14 | 369,143 km | 230,714 mi |
28th May 2036 | 09:09 | 364,411 km | 227,757 mi |
25th Jun 2036 | 10:23 | 359,954 km | 224,971 mi |
23rd Jul 2036 | 18:27 | 357,535 km | 223,459 mi |
21st Aug 2036 | 04:22 | 357,809 km | 223,631 mi |
18th Sep 2036 | 12:30 | 360,803 km | 225,502 mi |
16th Oct 2036 | 11:56 | 365,788 km | 228,618 mi |
11th Nov 2036 | 18:40 | 370,126 km | 231,329 mi |
7th Dec 2036 | 01:59 | 367,150 km | 229,469 mi |
Furthest from Earth (Apogee)
Date | Time | Distance (Km) | Distance (miles) |
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26th Jan 2036 | 16:20 | 406,488 km | 254,055 mi |
23rd Feb 2036 | 03:23 | 405,760 km | 253,600 mi |
21st Mar 2036 | 21:45 | 404,711 km | 252,944 mi |
18th Apr 2036 | 17:40 | 404,094 km | 252,559 mi |
16th May 2036 | 12:38 | 404,328 km | 252,705 mi |
13th Jun 2036 | 04:59 | 405,178 km | 253,236 mi |
10th Jul 2036 | 16:08 | 405,990 km | 253,744 mi |
6th Aug 2036 | 19:43 | 406,245 km | 253,903 mi |
3rd Sep 2036 | 00:19 | 405,857 km | 253,661 mi |
30th Sep 2036 | 13:10 | 405,028 km | 253,143 mi |
28th Oct 2036 | 07:31 | 404,334 km | 252,709 mi |
25th Nov 2036 | 04:25 | 404,350 km | 252,719 mi |
23rd Dec 2036 | 01:13 | 405,116 km | 253,198 mi |