2006-08-15 06:28:21 · 29 answers · asked by David K 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The average distance from the Moon to the Earth is 384,403 kilometers (238,857 miles).
2006-08-15 06:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by Steve C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The moon is at an average distance of 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers) away from Earth. That is about the width of 30 Earths. Because the moon does not orbit Earth in a perfect circle, but instead travels in a slightly elliptical orbit, its distance from Earth varies between 225,700 miles (363,300 kilometers) and 252,000 miles (405,500 kilometers).
2006-08-15 07:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by Ashley/Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last time I looked, the Moon is 240,000 miles from Earth and the Sun is 93 Million Miles from Earth. If you are planning a trip, make sure you bring a lot of water and dehydrated food. (Smile) By the way the speed of light is 300,000.000 meters/second. You may want to determine how long it takes the light from the Sun to reach us. It is an interesting pursuit.
2006-08-15 06:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The moon travels around Earth in an elliptical orbit, with the Earth at one of the two focuses (foci) of the ellipse. As a result the distance to the moon varies by quite large amounts. Its close (or perigee) distance is 384,400 x (1- 0.055) = 363,258 km. Its far (or apogee) distance is 384,400 x (1+0.055) = 405,542 km. BUT these values turn out to be the mean or average values.
2006-08-15 06:34:14 · answer #4 · answered by odu83 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dude does not ur question depend on the fact that from where are u asking the distance of the moon. Ok if by default we accept that the distance is to be measured from the earth all u can have is the approximate elliptical radii of the moon from the earth as our other friends have suggested. the factor missing to find the exact distance is the time when u need the distance to be measured. so i advice you to look at this site which gives the exact distance given the date, time and from which planet u want the distance to the earth to be measured. have a nice time. hope i have answered your question accurately
2006-08-15 07:19:34 · answer #5 · answered by Tazz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The moon which orbits the planet earth is closer than you would think. It is not yet close enough for you to visit, yet it is possible to get to the moon. As we advance technology and improve on rocket science, the moon becomes closer and we can imagine one day we will all be taking a "giant leap for mankind", and perhaps a few small steps as well.
2006-08-15 06:40:35 · answer #6 · answered by James 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Earth's diameter is about 12,750 km, and the distance from the Earth to the Moon is about 385,000 km, corresponding to 30 Earth diameters.
2006-08-15 07:22:13 · answer #7 · answered by Tomas J 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Perigee 363,300 km
Mean 384,400 km
Apogee 405,500 km
It doesn't have a perfectly circular orbit.
2006-08-15 06:33:03 · answer #8 · answered by shake_um 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Doesn't it also depend on where you are on the Earths surface, or are the distances measured from the centre of the Earth?
2006-08-15 06:35:51 · answer #9 · answered by Glen G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
About 240,000 miles. The exact answer depends on exactly where it is in its orbit, since its orbit is slightly elliptical.
2006-08-15 06:33:26 · answer #10 · answered by kris 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋