= Lunar distance
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Lunar distance refers to the average distance between the Earth and the Moon. This distance varies slightly due to the elliptical shape of the Moon's orbit around the Earth. On average, the lunar distance is about 384,400 kilometers (approximately 238,855 miles). In astrological and astronomical contexts, "lunar distance" can also refer to a unit of measure where the average distance to the Moon is used as a baseline for measuring distances to other celestial bodies or in navigation.
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