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Why is the Moon exactly the same apparent size from Earth as the Sun?

Why is the Moon exactly the same apparent size from Earth as the Sun? Surely this cannot be just coincidence; the odds against such a perfect match are enormous. Malcolm SmithHertfordshire, England Believe it or not, it actually is just a coincidence — and a happy one at that. The Moon and Sun have virtuallyContinue reading "Why is the Moon exactly the same apparent size from Earth as the Sun?" The post Why is the

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The Moon and Sun appear to be the same size from Earth due to a coincidence, as their angular sizes are nearly identical. This occurrence is a result of the Moon being much smaller but also much closer to Earth than the Sun, which is significantly larger and farther away.

Why is the Moon exactly the same apparent size from Earth as the Sun? Surely this cannot be just coincidence; the odds against such a perfect match are enormous. Malcolm SmithHertfordshire, England Believe it or not, it actually is just a coincidence — and a happy one at that. The Moon and Sun have virtuallyContinue reading “Why is the Moon exactly the same apparent size from Earth as the Sun?”

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