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The moon appears larger at certain times due to an optical illusion known as the "moon illusion." When the moon is near the horizon, our brains perceive it in relation to foreground objects, making it seem bigger than when it's high in the sky. Additionally, the moon's distance from Earth varies slightly in its elliptical orbit, which can cause it to appear larger during its closest approach, known as perigee.

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