According to this reasonable interpretation for the moon illusion, depth perception plays a crucial part in how we view the moon high in the sky versus when it’s on the horizon. This assumption is focused on the supposition, that when you look at the moon on the horizon, you are viewing it in the company of depth cues such as mountains, trees, and various other pieces of static scenery.
Once the moon has risen higher into the sky, the depth cues dissipate. Due to this, read on…
That’s why some ignorant people think that the earth is flat because of the illusion with the horizon
Amazing Andre. I love watching the moon.