When the Moon is high in the sky, it appears ________ than when it is just above the horizon.

Name: When the Moon is high in the sky, it appears ________ than when it is just above the horizon.
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When the Moon is just above the horizon, we perceive it as being larger because we have objects to compare it to, making it an optical illusion known as the Moon Illusion. However, the Moon's size does not change. When the Moon is high in the sky, we do not have objects to compare it to, so it appears smaller.

When the Moon Is High in the Sky, It Appears