Moon Illusion next 3 nights

[MtnMagic]

From NASA Science News for June 20, 2005

The lowest-hanging full moon in 18 years is going to play tricks on your brain this week. Our area tonight will be at about 7:30. The 21st about 7:45. The 22nd about 9:50.

Step outside any evening at sunset and look around. You'll see a giant moon rising in the east. It looks like Earth's moon, round and cratered; the Man in the Moon is in his usual place. But something's wrong. This full moon is strangely inflated. It's huge!

You've just experienced the Moon Illusion. Cameras don't see it, but our eyes do.

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[ctenidae]

Saw it hanging over downtown Boston whilst heading south on 93. Didn't know it was a listed event, though.
Always like seeing cool moons- one travel dream is to see a full moon low on the Saharan horizon.

 

[Vortex]

I tried last night. Sun and Moon both below the trees in my yard last night. I will try a open field tonight. Thankx for the info.

 

[thetrailboss]

Yeah, I noticed how huge it was...cool!