"francis marion" wrote in message
news:uomyc.17956$0y.9725@attbi_s03...
Could it also be somewhat similar to the "Moon Illusion" where the moon
"appears" to be larger when near the horizon as opposed to when it's
overhead?

I suspect there is a little of the illusion effect in play along with the
opposition.

Clear Skies

Chuck Taylor
Do you observe the moon?
Try http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lunar-observing/
And the Lunar Picture of the Day http://www.lpod.org/
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