In a phenomenon known as the moon illusion,the moon appears larger on the horizon
A) because the atmosphere magnifies the moon's image.
B) because additional depth cues exist when the moon is near the horizon.
C) only during the time of year when the moon is orbiting closest to the earth.
D) due to a special case of motion parallax resulting from the moon's position overhead.

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When the moon is near the horizon, it is surrounded by familiar objects such as trees or buildings, which provide additional clues to its size. This creates a perceptual contrast with when the moon is high in the sky and has no surrounding objects to compare its size to.

In a Phenomenon Known as the Moon Illusion,the Moon Appears