Why does the moon look larger when its near the horizon?
When its near the horizon, its farther away by nearly one earth radius than when its high in the sky
Also taking into account atmospheric refraction, shouldnt it appear smaller?
Atmospheric scattering
>>7955335
Reference points. Same reason that this https://xopticalxillusions.wordpress.com/2010/11/24/which-one-do-you-think-is-bigger/ illusion works.
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>>7955346
>https://xopticalxillusions.wordpress.com/2010/11/24/which-one-do-you-think-is-bigger/
so how come if a plane flies in front of it it still looks bigger
>>7955353
elaborate?
>>7955353
It is actually a myth that it's atmospheric scattering. Scattering changes the color, for sure. The size is an optical illusion. As far as a plane flying in front of it. You'll virtually never see that, so I don't know where that idea even comes from.
>>7955335
I’ve spent alot (and I mean A LOT) of time researching this. And I can say that after extensive analyses an several comprehensive search efforts I have come to the conclusion that the answer is here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_illusion
>>7955445
kek
>>7955445
>mystery for thousands of yrs yet cause is Still being debated
You're shitting me.
>>7955335
i've never noticed the moon being bigger at the horizon
>>7955335
>atmospheric refraction
What are lenses? What happens when you shine light through them? Do you *always* get rainbows?
>>7955509
welcome to the brain
