When the Moon Is near the Horizon,part of the Reason

question 56

Multiple Choice

When the moon is near the horizon,part of the reason it appears to be larger than when it is overhead is that:

• A) we perceive the distance to the horizon as the same as the distance to the moon overhead.
• B) the retinal image of the moon at the horizon is larger than the retinal image of the moon overhead.
• C) the vertical position of the overhead moon makes it appear closers.
• D) we perceive the distance to the horizon as smaller than the distance to the moon overhead.

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