Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Summer Moon Illusion

Summer Moon Illusion: "Summer Moon Illusion

The lowest-hanging full moon in 18 years is going to play tricks on you this week.


NASA

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June 20, 2005: Sometimes you can't believe your eyes. This week is one of those times.

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!"

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