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  • Moon Distance from Earth: Perigee & Apogee Explained
    Yes, the Moon's orbit around the Earth is not perfectly circular, but slightly elliptical. This means that the distance between the Earth and the Moon changes throughout its orbit.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Perigee: This is the point in the Moon's orbit where it is closest to Earth. The distance at perigee is around 363,104 km (225,623 miles).

    * Apogee: This is the point in the Moon's orbit where it is farthest from Earth. The distance at apogee is around 405,696 km (252,088 miles).

    So, the Moon is about 42,592 km (26,465 miles) closer to Earth at perigee than it is at apogee.

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