Why sun look bigger in the morning

@kss-TLq9Kp • Oct 18, 2024

Oct 18, 2024

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This question may be funny. Can any one tell me, why the sun is look bigger in the rising period. From 6AM to 6.30Am?. And also why the temperature is very less?.

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lal

@lal-R60Xjx • Nov 11, 2013

I remember reading it as the reason for sun appearing bigger in mornings and evenings to be some kind of an illusion realated with horizons and brain. Can't remember further details. :-|

Did a search, it is due to an illusion called Ponzo Illusion.
Kaustubh Katdare

@thebigk • Nov 11, 2013

It's because of the refraction. You may read the following Wiki article on 'Moon Illusion' that describes the effect - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_illusion" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moon Illusion</a>

Source: Wikipedia