🌑Moon Distance Calculator
Calculate the exact distance from Earth to the Moon for any date. See if it's a Supermoon or Micromoon and the angular diameter.
Chand kitna door hai — calculate exact Moon distance for any date. Detects Supermoons and Micromoons. Shows angular diameter and light travel time.
How to Use Moon Distance Calculator — Step by Step
- 1Select a date (defaults to today)
- 2Click 'Calculate Moon Distance'
- 3View the exact distance in km and miles
- 4See whether it qualifies as a Supermoon or Micromoon
- 5Check the angular diameter and light travel time
Why Use ToolNest for Moon Distance Calculator?
- 📏Distance computed using Keplerian orbital mechanics with lunar anomaly correction
- 🌕Detects Supermoons (< 360,000 km) and Micromoons (> 404,000 km)
- 🔭Shows angular diameter in arcminutes — handy for telescope users
- ⚡Light travel time calculation — how long light takes from Moon to Earth
- 🆓Works for any date — past, present, or future
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Supermoon exactly?
A Supermoon is a full or new moon that occurs when the Moon is within about 90% of its closest approach to Earth (perigee). Our tool flags Supermoons when the distance is below 360,000 km.
How far away is the Moon on average?
The Moon's average distance from Earth is approximately 384,400 km (238,855 miles). It varies between about 356,500 km (perigee) and 406,700 km (apogee) due to its elliptical orbit.
What is the angular diameter of the Moon?
The Moon's angular diameter averages about 31 arcminutes (0.52°). At perigee it can reach 33.5 arcminutes, and at apogee it shrinks to about 29.4 arcminutes.
How long does light take to travel from the Moon?
Light travels from the Moon to Earth in about 1.28 seconds. This means if you see a flash on the Moon, it happened 1.28 seconds before you saw it.