THE CONVERSATION: Why does the Moon look close some nights and far away on other nights? - Daily Maverick

The Moon illusion is what makes the Moon look giant when you see it rising over a distant horizon. An astronomer explains what causes this awe-inspiring trick of the mind.

Some nights the Moon seems really close and bigger than usual. One summer evening when I was a child, I remember being mystified and then startled at a huge round shape slowly creeping up behind my … [+3884 chars]

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