Summer Moon Illusion

[mahatmakanejeeves]

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

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This week's full moon hangs lower in the sky than any full moon since June 1987, so the Moon Illusion is going to be extra strong.

What makes the moon so low? It's summer. Remember, the sun and the full Moon are on opposite sides of the sky. During summer the sun is high, which means the full moon must be low. This week’s full moon occurs on June 22nd, barely a day after the summer solstice on June 21st--perfect timing for the Moon Illusion.
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[orleans]

1. i love the moon.

happy summer solstice everybody.

[xmas74]

2. happy summer solstice to you too!

Now, I have to sneak outside for a minute (I'm at work) and check out the moon again.

[ashling]

4. Is it still there?

?????????

[xmas74]

5. I haven't been able to see it yet.

I keep getting phone calls at work tonight and can't sneak off yet.
(astronomy geek here-can't help checking out cool phenom)

[ashling]

6. I do night audit

at a hotel in rural Texas, so I get some down time ....

just so you know, its still there .. .

and it's beautiful.

[xmas74]

9. I'm night auditing tonight too.

This is my second job. I just snuck out and had a smoke. It is beautiful.

[giant_robot]

3. We like the moon!

http://www.rathergood.com/moon_song/

[libodem]

7. yeah baby!

Aawwhhoooooohhhhhh

[libodem]

8. yeah baby!

Aawwhhoooooohhhhhh

[DemBones DemBones]

10. Cool link. Goodnight moon and the red balloon. nt