As we look into the heavens with our Naked Eyes we see the magnificent Moon dominating the night sky. We can see details such as the Mares, the mountains and the larger craters. All with our bare eyes. We say things such as 'What a Beautiful Big Moon tonight'.
Now, would you believe that the Moon is visually much, much smaller than we percieve it.
SIMPLE TEST: (please try it)
1. Hold an average sized pea between your finger and thumb,
2. Go outside and look up at the magnificent Moon,
3. Hold the pea at arms length and cover the moon.
Damn small ain't it! And yet with the naked eye it looks BIG and we can see incredible detail.
The Moon is approx 8mm at average arm length.
If you are unable to view the Moon have a look at 8mm on a rule held at arms length. Hard to believe isn't it!
Another piece of Trivial nonsense to amaze your party guests
Interesting Lunar Fact.
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