2006-07-05 10:38:40 · 8 answers · asked by John L 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Because that is when it is closest to the earth.
2006-07-05 10:42:52 · answer #1 · answered by grizzliesgurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the moon (or sun) is low above the horizon, the optical path of the light through the atmosphere is very long, and the atmosphere usually has a layered structure: different temperature gradients and pressure. Refraction of the light by these layers can cause the sun's disk to be deformed, flattened or distorted. Inferior and superior mirages are responsible for the distortions.
2006-07-05 17:51:55 · answer #2 · answered by Briz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At such a low point in the sky, you are viewing the moon through the densest part of the atmosphere. Therefore the atmosphere acts as a telescope and makes the moon appear to be closer than it really is.
2006-07-05 17:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by Awesome Bill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is close to stuff on the horizon, which appears small.
If you have a clear plastic ruler, try measuring it near the horizon and high in the sky. It should be the same size if you hold the ruler at the same distance each time.
2006-07-05 17:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by Eric 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pollution
2006-07-05 17:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by rediculumslamina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the moon has an eliptical orbit just like any other planet
one side has a strong gravitational pull and as it orbits, the pull gets weaker and around it goes again.
2006-07-05 17:42:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are seeing it next to things on earth like telephone poles and buildings. it is very big. when it is up in the sky there is nothing to compare it to, just a big blank sky and it looks bigger. it is the same size. just a matter of what you're comparing to.
2006-07-05 17:42:16 · answer #7 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the atmosphire acts like a teliscope and magnifies it.
2006-07-05 17:49:28 · answer #8 · answered by wiizardmannn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋