Oh, the moon, that captivating celestial body! It's amazing how our perception plays tricks on us. The moon illusion is indeed a fascinating phenomenon. When the moon is near the horizon, it appears larger than when it's high up in the sky.

So you're telling me that if I stretch out my arm on any given night and compare my fingernail to the moon, it won't be much bigger than half of my fingernail? Well, isn't that mind-boggling!

It just goes to show how our brains can play tricks on us when it comes to size and distance. But hey, even if the moon decides to shrink down to half a fingernail size, its beauty and enchantment remain unchanged.

So next time you find yourself gazing at that glorious lunar orb in the sky, remember that appearances can be deceiving. Whether big or small from our perspective, let's continue marveling at its mystical allure! 🌕✨

I learned this as a child and still find it hard to believe sometimes

Probably a psyop

The Moon does, in fact, appear about 30% larger in area at perigee, the point in its elliptical orbit when it’s closest to the Earth, compared with apogee, the point is elliptical orbit when it’s farthest from the Earth. A super moon is a full moon at perigee.

You’re right that the moon presents the same area whether it’s near the horizon or directly overhead. That apparent difference is indeed your eyes playing tricks on you. It seems smaller when it’s overhead in the open sky and there are no nearby trees, houses, etc. for reference.

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The moon has moved about 5 ft further away from the earth during my lifetime 🧐