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

Ever noticed how the Moon seems HUGE when it’s near the horizon but smaller when it’s overhead? Trick of the eye or something more? Scientists have debated this for 2,000+ years, and we still don’t 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/

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Producers: Scott Bednar, Pedro Cota, Jessie Wilde
Editor: James Lucas

Credit: NASA