June 16 , 2008: Sometimes you just can't believe your eyes. This week is one of those times.
On Wednesday night, June 18th, step outside at sunset and look around. You'll see a giant form rising in the east. At first glance it looks like the full Moon. It has craters and seas and the face of a man, but this "moon" is strangely inflated. It's huge!
You've just experienced the Moon Illusion.
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There's more, and a GORGEOUS photo of the Moon Illusion too at the NASA webiste:
http://science.nasa....oonillusion.htm
Edited by Maral, 18 June 2008 - 04:46 PM.
