28 Jun 2026 (2 days away): The Moon at apogee
26-06-2026 01:31 via in-the-sky.org

28 Jun 2026 (2 days away): The Moon at apogee

The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month.
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