The moon illusion refers to the observation that:
A)when a crescent-shaped object is viewed from one side, it casts a dramatically different image on the retina than when it is viewed from the opposite side.
B)over a period of four weeks, the moon appears to dramatically change its shape and size.
C)the full moon looks much larger on the horizon than it does when it is in the sky directly above you.
D)craters on the moon create the appearance of a human face on the moon.

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The moon illusion refers to the phenomenon where the moon appears larger when it is low on the horizon, compared to when it is high in the sky. While the size of the moon remains constant, this illusion occurs due to the brain's perception of depth and size.

The Moon Illusion Refers to the Observation That