With the moon illusion,the moon looks larger when it is
A) a quarter moon.
B) a full moon.
C) high up in the sky.
D) next to the horizon.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The moon illusion occurs when the moon is near the horizon. This is because our brain receives visual cues from objects on the ground that suggest distance and size, which make the moon appear larger than when it is high up in the sky. The other choices do not have a significant effect on the moon illusion.

With the Moon Illusion,the Moon Looks Larger When It Is