- The Moon reaches apogee ~ the farthest point in its orbit from Earth.
o - The Moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer in the sky compared to perigee.
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2026 Apogee Dates
(Moon Furthest from Earth)
- Tuesday 13th January
- Tuesday 10th February
- Tuesday 10th March
- Tuesday 7th April
- Monday 4th May
- Monday 1st June
- Thursday 28th June
- Saturday 25th July
- Saturday 22nd August
- Saturday 19th September
- Friday 16th October
- Thursday 13th November
- Friday 11th December
2026 Perigee Dates
(Moon Closest to Earth)
- Thursday 1st January
- Thursday 29th January
- Monday 24th February
- Saturday 22nd March
- Sunday 30th March
- Sunday 19th April
- Sunday 17th May
- Monday 15th June
- Monday 13th July
- Monday 10th August
- Sunday 6th September
- Thursday 1st October
- Wednesday 28th October
- Wednesday 25th November
- Thursday 24th December
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