lunar distance

noun

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1. the observed angle between the moon and another celestial body.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lunar distance¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

Since 2016 it has logged more than 300 close approaches, when asteroids were projected to come within one lunar distance—the average distance between Earth and the moon—of the globe's center.

From Scientific American

Russia is no stranger to going the lunar distance as part of the former Soviet Union.

From Scientific American

Each lunar distance is 238,900 miles.

From Fox News

The car’s next particularly close encounter with Earth will occur in 2091, when it will be within one lunar distance of our planet.

From National Geographic

Another small asteroid passed within lunar distance this week.

From BBC