How far is the Moon from Earth?
The average distance from the moon to the Earth is 238,857 miles (it changes based on the moon's orbit). That's pretty far!
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A scientist would say 248967 miles. Src: Wolfram|Alpha
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Since the moon's orbit is elliptical (oval-shaped), its distance varies from about 221,463 miles at perigee to 251,968 miles.
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The moon is approximately 238,855 miles away from Earth. That is enough to go through the Earth 30 times! ChaCha on!
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The avg distance from the moon to Earth is 238,857 mi. The moon's orbit is oval-shaped, its distance is from 221,463 - 251,968 mi.
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The moon is the earth's only natural satellite. Its average distance from the earth is 384,403 km. Guess ya can't vacation there!
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The moon is 238,857 miles away from the Earth on average. Thanks for using ChaCha!
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The distance varies, but the average distance from the moon to the Earth is 238,857 miles (384,392 kilometers). ChaCha!
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About Moon
The moon is a planet that revolves around the Earth. Reflection from the sun's rays make the moon 'shine'; it does not give out light of its own. In ancient times the Moon was thought to represent the feminine nature, while the Sun was thought to represent the more active, male nature.
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