Moon Distances from Earth - 2059
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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15th Jan 2059 | 06:36 | 358,955 km | 224,347 mi |
12th Feb 2059 | 18:29 | 356,693 km | 222,933 mi |
13th Mar 2059 | 06:29 | 357,766 km | 223,604 mi |
10th Apr 2059 | 13:36 | 361,650 km | 226,031 mi |
8th May 2059 | 06:29 | 366,805 km | 229,253 mi |
2nd Jun 2059 | 22:36 | 369,640 km | 231,025 mi |
29th Jun 2059 | 01:00 | 366,075 km | 228,797 mi |
26th Jul 2059 | 20:04 | 361,159 km | 225,724 mi |
24th Aug 2059 | 02:22 | 357,706 km | 223,566 mi |
21st Sep 2059 | 12:42 | 356,860 km | 223,038 mi |
19th Oct 2059 | 23:13 | 359,019 km | 224,387 mi |
17th Nov 2059 | 04:28 | 363,751 km | 227,344 mi |
14th Dec 2059 | 10:12 | 369,208 km | 230,755 mi |
Furthest from Earth (Apogee)
Date | Time | Distance (Km) | Distance (miles) |
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3rd Jan 2059 | 02:16 | 405,650 km | 253,531 mi |
30th Jan 2059 | 12:49 | 406,352 km | 253,970 mi |
26th Feb 2059 | 12:59 | 406,516 km | 254,073 mi |
25th Mar 2059 | 20:05 | 406,060 km | 253,788 mi |
22nd Apr 2059 | 11:59 | 405,110 km | 253,194 mi |
20th May 2059 | 06:41 | 404,364 km | 252,728 mi |
17th Jun 2059 | 01:30 | 404,396 km | 252,748 mi |
14th Jul 2059 | 19:05 | 405,184 km | 253,240 mi |
11th Aug 2059 | 09:23 | 406,149 km | 253,843 mi |
7th Sep 2059 | 16:26 | 406,627 km | 254,142 mi |
4th Oct 2059 | 18:39 | 406,412 km | 254,008 mi |
1st Nov 2059 | 04:49 | 405,629 km | 253,518 mi |
28th Nov 2059 | 22:34 | 404,700 km | 252,938 mi |
26th Dec 2059 | 19:35 | 404,279 km | 252,674 mi |