The
Moon illusion is an optical
illusion in which the Moon appears larger near the horizon than it does while
higher up in the sky. This optical illusion also occurs with the Sun and star
constellations. It has been known since ancient times and recorded by various
cultures.
The explanation of this illusion is
still debated. This is not true: although the atmosphere does change the
perceived color of the Moon, it does not magnify or enlarge it.
In fact, the Moon appears about 1.5% smaller when it is
near the horizon than when it is high in the sky.
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