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Why moon looks smaller on high overhead position and larger near the horizon?

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Why size of moon appears to be smaller when it is in a high overhead position in the sky, while its size becomes large when it is near the horizon.

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  1. Guest423
    When the moon nears horizon, human brain measures size of the moon in relation to the trees and buildings.

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