The Earth-Moon Distance

The distance between the Earth and the Moon varies depending on the Moon's position in its orbit. On average, the distance between the Earth and the Moon is about 238,855 miles. However, the distance can vary from 225,500 miles to 252,000 miles due to the ellipticity of the Moon's orbit.

Earth-Moon Distance, February 2026
Monthly updated image representing the Earth-Moon distance

What is the current Earth-Moon distance?

Today, tuesday, February 03, 2026, the distance between the earth and the moon is 234 143 miles.

Apogee & Perigee

The apogee and perigee of the Moon are the farthest and closest points of the Moon to the Earth during its orbit.
The closest point of the Moon to the Earth is called perigee and the farthest point is called apogee.

Next apogee date

The next apogee will take place in 7 days, on tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:53.

Next perigee date

The next perigee will take place in 21 days, on tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 18:19.

Calendar of moon apogees and perigees 2026:

Type Day Time Distance
Perigee thursday, January 01 16:44 224 161 miles
Apogee tuesday, January 13 15:48 251 773 miles
Perigee thursday, January 29 16:53 227 508 miles
Apogee tuesday, February 10 11:53 251 292 miles
Perigee tuesday, February 24 18:19 230 075 miles
Apogee tuesday, March 10 09:44 251 207 miles
Perigee sunday, March 22 07:41 227 986 miles
Apogee tuesday, April 07 04:32 251 625 miles
Perigee sunday, April 19 02:57 224 713 miles
Apogee monday, May 04 18:31 252 019 miles
Perigee sunday, May 17 09:49 222 594 miles
Apogee monday, June 01 00:33 252 505 miles
Perigee sunday, June 14 19:18 222 345 miles
Apogee sunday, June 28 03:12 252 438 miles
Perigee monday, July 13 03:51 223 157 miles
Apogee saturday, July 25 12:46 251 908 miles
Perigee monday, August 10 07:19 225 773 miles
Apogee saturday, August 22 04:21 251 420 miles
Perigee sunday, September 06 16:26 228 940 miles
Apogee friday, September 18 23:01 250 800 miles
Perigee thursday, October 01 16:42 229 593 miles
Apogee friday, October 16 18:56 251 196 miles
Perigee wednesday, October 28 14:02 226 573 miles
Apogee friday, November 13 12:51 251 949 miles
Perigee wednesday, November 25 15:59 223 537 miles
Apogee friday, December 11 01:46 252 536 miles
Perigee thursday, December 24 03:30 221 626 miles