Why Does the Moon Look Larger at the Earth's Horizon? We Asked a NASA Expert

Why Does the Moon Look Larger at the Earth's Horizon? We Asked a NASA Expert

Ever noticed how the Moon seems "HUGE" when it is near the horizon but smaller when it is overhead? Trick of the eye or something more? Scientists have debated this for 2,000+ years, and we still do not have a definitive answer! 

Find out what we do know and learn more about the Moon illusion: 

https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/moon/the-moon-illusion-why-does-the-moon-look-so-big-sometimes/

Credit: NASA/Scott Bednar, Pedro Cota, Jessica Wilde
Editor: James Lucas 
Duration: 1 minute, 18 seconds
Release Date: Feb. 12, 2025

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