Where is the moon located?

The moon is located an average of 238,855 miles from the Earth, according to Space.com. Because its orbit is irregular, its closest approach to the Earth is 225,700 miles while at its farthest, the moon is 252,000 miles from the Earth.

Even though the moon is so far from the Earth, it is close enough to be the largest object in the night sky. In addition, its gravitational pull affects the Earth's tides. Some scientists believe that the moon's gravitational pull is responsible for the Earth's slight tilt, which allows the Earth to maintain a fairly stable climate. The moon takes 27.3 days to orbit the Earth and to rotate on its own axis, meaning that it always presents the same side to the Earth.