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June 17, 2008

Gigantic Moon on June 18th. Don’t Miss It!

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Solstice Moon IllusionBe sure to catch the Solstice Moon Illusion tomorrow evening as it rises in the East. For more information, see the following article:

“Sometimes you just can’t believe your eyes. This week is one of those times.

On Wednesday night, June 18th, step outside at sunset and look around. You’ll see a giant form rising in the east. At first glance it looks like the full Moon. It has craters and seas and the face of a man, but this “moon” is strangely inflated. It’s huge!

You’ve just experienced the Moon Illusion.

There’s no better time to see it. The full Moon of June 18th is a “solstice moon”, coming only two days before the beginning of northern summer. This is significant because the sun and full Moon are like kids on a see-saw; when one is high, the other is low. This week’s high solstice sun gives us a low, horizon-hugging Moon and a strong Moon Illusion.”

Complete article:
http://www.labspaces.net/6763/_Solstice_Moon_Illusion


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