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You should be able to figure this out on your own, and I can't really explain it if you lack that much spacial awareness.
Stand near the bottom of a small hill or an arched bridge. You can't see past the peak because the land or bridge curves. The same thing happens when you are standing on the surface of a large a sphere such as the earth. In all directions, the earth curves away from you. This creates the horizon. Interesting side note: The higher up you are, the farther you can see. This is why lighthouses were developed to be taller and taller. The taller the lighthouse, the farther away a ship could be and still see the light.
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∙ 16y ago
The horizon is the apparent line where the sky meets the earth or sea. It appears due to the curvature of the Earth; as you look out, the Earth's surface appears to meet the sky in the distance, creating the horizon line.
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∙ 14y agoDuring the day the sun is above the horizon; at night it is below the horizon. This depends upon whether you, the viewer, are on the same side of the planet Earth as the sun is, or on the opposite side.
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∙ 14y agoThe Sun does appear larger when it is close to the horizon - but this is an optical illusion. The "actual" size of the Sun in the sky is the same on the horizon or high in the sky,
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Why is the horizon always at eye level?
Because that's all you can see of the horizon. Tall people see a further horizon, shorter people see a closer one.
What does on the horizon mean?
The "horizon" is the furthest you can see. "On the horizon" therfore refers to an object which is just in sight.
Once a year the moon appears larger?
Actually, the Moon appears larger when it is at the horizon. This is every time you happen to see it near the horizon, but it is only an illusion.Actually, the Moon appears larger when it is at the horizon. This is every time you happen to see it near the horizon, but it is only an illusion.Actually, the Moon appears larger when it is at the horizon. This is every time you happen to see it near the horizon, but it is only an illusion.Actually, the Moon appears larger when it is at the horizon. This is every time you happen to see it near the horizon, but it is only an illusion.
Is the big dipper up the horizon or below the horizon?
In the northern hemisphere it is above the horizon or we wouldn't see it.
Where would be if the Polaris is seen on the horizon?
Your at the equator if you see Polaris at the horizon
Where would you be if Polaris is seen on the horizon?
Your at the equator if you see Polaris at the horizon
A sentence with the word horizon in it?
at sunset you can see the sun sink below the horizon
What is a sentence using the word horizon?
The horizon struck me as elegant as I gazed upon it.
Do you look at the horizon to see mercury at night?
no
What is a line you see in nature everyday?
The horizon.
I am always there but you can't always see me what am I?
Horizon
Could you see someone in the event horizon?
no
