When we are driving along a dark road at night, the moon may appear to move along with us. This perceptual experience is an example of

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Motion parallax is a depth cue that occurs when objects at different distances move across the retina at different rates, making closer objects appear to move faster than distant ones. The moon appears to move with us because it is so far away that its relative position doesn't change much as we move.

When We Are Driving Along a Dark Road at Night