The "moon illusion" is the perception that a full moon observed near the horizon is larger than one observed higher in the sky. Do you think you know why this happens? Are you sure? At least one observer doesn't believe you.
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The "moon illusion" is the perception that a full moon observed near the horizon is larger than one observed higher in the sky. Do you think you know why this happens? Are you sure? At least one observer doesn't believe you.
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