An explanation of the moon illusion stating that the horizon seems more distant than the night sky is known as
A) the size illusion.
B) Gregory's phenomenon.
C) size constancy.
D) apparent-distance hypothesis.

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The moon illusion is explained by the apparent-distance hypothesis, which states that the horizon seems more distant than the night sky, leading to the perception that the moon (or other objects) appears larger when near the horizon than when higher in the sky. The other options (A, B, and C) are not accurate descriptions of the moon illusion.

An Explanation of the Moon Illusion Stating That the Horizon