Ace Learns Logo Ace Learns
  • Home
  • History
  • Geography
  • Astronomy
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Agriculture
  • Sports
  • Computer Science
  • Articles
  • Contact Us
MCQ Categories
  • Articles
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • »
  • Astronomy
  • »
  • Solar system
  • »
  • The Moon
  • »
  • How much is the Moon’s distance increasing from Earth each year?

Solar system

unfold_more
  • double_arrow Asteroids Comets and Meteoroids
  • double_arrow Pluto and the Dwarf Planets
  • double_arrow The Moon
  • double_arrow The Planets
  • double_arrow The Sun

How much is the Moon’s distance increasing from Earth each year?

The Moon moves slowly away from Earth, about 1.5 inches every year. This phenomenon is known as lunar recession.

The rate of lunar recession is not constant and can vary over geological timescales due to factors such as changes in Earth’s rotation rate and variations in tidal forces.

Related Questions

  • What is the average distance between the Moon and Earth?
  • How long is a lunar day?
  • What is the primary reason astronauts appear to bounce on the Moon’s surface during moonwalks?
  • What is the study of the lunar surface called?
  • What makes the Moon appear larger when it is close to the horizon?

Quick Links

  • Astronomy
    • chevron_right Stars
    • chevron_right High-Energy Astrophysics
    • chevron_right Galaxies
    • chevron_right The Universe
  • Computer Science
    • chevron_right Language Processors
    • chevron_right Databases
    • chevron_right Computer Networks
    • chevron_right Computer Organization
  • Chemistry
    • chevron_right Matter and Measurements
    • chevron_right Chemical Bonding
    • chevron_right Acids Bases and Salts
    • chevron_right Electronic Structure and Periodicity
  • Agriculture
    • chevron_right Mutations and Crop Improvement
    • chevron_right Animal Husbandry
    • chevron_right Pest and Disease Classification
    • chevron_right Major Crops and Classification

Ace Learns Logo Ace Learns © 2026 Ace Learns. All rights reserved.
  • Contact Us
  • Copyright
  • Privacy Policy