24 May 2024 (3 days away): The Moon at aphelion
22-05-2024 01:12 via in-the-sky.org

24 May 2024 (3 days away): The Moon at aphelion

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Sun, which happens each month around the time of full moon.
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