The moon illusion
A)is caused by magnification of the moon's image by the atmosphere.
B)is based on the additional depth cues that exist when the moon is near the horizon.
C)occurs only when the moon is closest to the earth.
D)is a special case of motion parallax caused by the moon's position overhead.

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The moon illusion is based on additional depth cues when the moon is near the horizon, such as buildings or trees in the foreground. This causes our brain to perceive the moon as larger than it actually is. It is not caused by magnification or the moon's distance from Earth. It is also not related to motion parallax.

The Moon Illusion