The Moon passes closest to Earth today for its current cycle of phases, at a distance of less than 227,000 miles, which is about 12,000 miles closer than average. Tides are higher at this point, known as perigee.
The Moon passes closest to Earth today for its current cycle of phases, at a distance of less than 227,000 miles, which is about 12,000 miles closer than average. Tides are higher at this point, known as perigee.