Were you surprised by the Moon suddenly looking so big in the sky? Well, don't worry, it didn't just suddenly come close to Earth.

The phenomenon is called the Moon illusion, which is a captivating celestial event that often delights skywatchers, and its causes are as fascinating as its appearances.

WHAT IS MOON ILLUSION?

The Moon illusion is a well-documented optical effect in which the Moon appears significantly larger when it is near the horizon than when it's high up in the sky. Despite centuries of observation, the effect remains psychologically complex.

Scientifically, the actual size of the Moon does not change during the night; photos taken with a fixed lens when the Moon is low versus directly overhead prove its apparent dimension remains constant.

The illusion is rooted in h

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