Moon Distances from Earth - 2060
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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8th Jan 2060 | 01:35 | 368,910 km | 230,569 mi |
4th Feb 2060 | 10:34 | 363,369 km | 227,106 mi |
3rd Mar 2060 | 16:53 | 358,825 km | 224,266 mi |
1st Apr 2060 | 04:06 | 357,029 km | 223,143 mi |
29th Apr 2060 | 14:44 | 358,290 km | 223,931 mi |
27th May 2060 | 20:25 | 362,044 km | 226,278 mi |
24th Jun 2060 | 12:22 | 366,957 km | 229,348 mi |
20th Jul 2060 | 04:40 | 369,695 km | 231,059 mi |
15th Aug 2060 | 07:04 | 366,146 km | 228,841 mi |
12th Sep 2060 | 02:42 | 361,139 km | 225,712 mi |
10th Oct 2060 | 10:21 | 357,599 km | 223,499 mi |
7th Nov 2060 | 22:21 | 356,817 km | 223,011 mi |
6th Dec 2060 | 10:04 | 359,234 km | 224,521 mi |
Furthest from Earth (Apogee)
Date | Time | Distance (Km) | Distance (miles) |
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23rd Jan 2060 | 16:35 | 404,668 km | 252,918 mi |
20th Feb 2060 | 09:59 | 405,518 km | 253,449 mi |
18th Mar 2060 | 18:44 | 406,181 km | 253,863 mi |
14th Apr 2060 | 19:47 | 406,314 km | 253,946 mi |
12th May 2060 | 03:58 | 405,787 km | 253,617 mi |
8th Jun 2060 | 19:21 | 404,833 km | 253,021 mi |
6th Jul 2060 | 13:24 | 404,150 km | 252,594 mi |
3rd Aug 2060 | 08:11 | 404,265 km | 252,666 mi |
31st Aug 2060 | 02:31 | 405,122 km | 253,201 mi |
27th Sep 2060 | 17:53 | 406,103 km | 253,814 mi |
25th Oct 2060 | 00:41 | 406,532 km | 254,083 mi |
21st Nov 2060 | 02:04 | 406,298 km | 253,936 mi |
18th Dec 2060 | 13:32 | 405,520 km | 253,450 mi |