A Simple Explanation of the Moon Terminator Illusion
Vsauce host Michael Stevens explores and explains the Moon terminator illusion in a recent video. In short, it’s similar to the more well-known Moon illusion in that both deal with foreshortening, horizon lines, and visual angles.

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