February 11, 2022
Tonight at about 8:30 pm CST, the Moon reaches apogee – the furthest point from Earth in its orbit. At this point, the moon is approximately 251,593 miles away. Although the moon is farther away than its average distance of 238,900 miles, the visual difference is minimal, and often cannot be detected with the naked eye.
The size visual difference between the moon at perigee and apogee is difficult to discern with just your eye. When two relative images are placed next to each other, it is possible to see the difference. Image credit: NASA