The Moon Often Looks Very Large When It Is Low

The moon often looks very large when it is low in the sky, but looks smaller when it is high in the sky. Which of the following could account for this phenomenon?

A) The moon changes size when it moves through the sky.
B) The moon looks larger when it is closer to you, and it is closer when it is low in the sky.
C) The moon seems smaller when it is closer to the sun, which is very large.
D) When the moon is lower in the sky, other objects like buildings or trees provide a reference point for size comparisons.