They aren't. It is an optical illusion. Camera pictures show that their angular diameter doesn't change significantly.
You will observe both the Sun and the Moon.
when the sun/moon appears to slowly meet the horizon and disappear
The sun is much larger than the moon. In fact, the sun's diameter is about 400 times larger than the moon's.
It is not because it is only an optical illusion that makes the moon look bigger than the sun
The sun and moon appear elliptical near the horizon due to atmospheric refraction. This bending of light causes the celestial objects to look slightly flattened when they are closer to the horizon.
It is when the sun or moon breaks the horizon. And sunset and moonset happen when the last bit (trailing limb) goes below the horizon.
The moon appears bigger when it is closer to the horizon due to an optical illusion called the "moon illusion." This occurs because our brain compares the size of the moon to objects on the horizon, making it seem larger in comparison.
The moon appears bigger when it is closer to the horizon due to an optical illusion called the moon illusion. This occurs because our brain compares the size of the moon to objects on the horizon, making it seem larger in comparison.
The moon appears bigger when it is closer to the horizon due to an optical illusion called the moon illusion. This occurs because our brain compares the size of the moon to objects on the horizon, making it seem larger in comparison.
The sun may appear bigger today due to an optical illusion called the "moon illusion." This occurs when the sun is closer to the horizon, making it seem larger compared to when it is higher in the sky.
You will observe both the Sun and the Moon.
The moon appears bigger on the horizon due to an optical illusion called the "moon illusion." This occurs because our brain perceives the moon to be larger when it is closer to objects on the horizon, such as trees or buildings, creating a visual comparison that makes it seem larger.
The moon appears bigger near the horizon due to an optical illusion called the "moon illusion." This occurs because our brain compares the size of the moon to familiar objects on the horizon, making it seem larger than when it is higher in the sky.
Sun
when the sun/moon appears to slowly meet the horizon and disappear
The moon appears bigger on the horizon due to an optical illusion called the "moon illusion." This occurs because our brain perceives the moon as larger when it is closer to objects on the horizon, such as trees or buildings, creating a contrast that makes it seem larger than when it is higher in the sky with no reference points.
The Sun is ALOT bigger than the moon but the moon looks bigger because it is so close to us.