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Within the boundaries of the earth's atmosphere, objects
straight overhead are actually closer than those same objects
off towards the horizon. A redwing blackbird perched on a
lamppost over your head is much closer than a redwing blackbird
on a lamppost on a distant hill. A blowzy cloud or a helicopter
hovering up above you is closer than a dappled cloud or tiny
helicopter far away. A treetop in a canopy high over your
head is still closer than a treetop miles away. As they retreat
toward the horizon, all those things get smaller —
except for the moon, which stays the same size, becoming immensely
magnified by the magic of your own mind.
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