Optical Illusions and the Moon Illusion

Thursday, September 12, 2024, 7 – 9 p.m. 

$32/$40 | Classroom 1, Learning Center

New! The “moon illusion” makes the moon look larger at the horizon than when it is higher in the sky. Why does this happen and why are our eyes so easily fooled? You will learn the science behind this phenomenon and gain a deeper understanding of the night sky.

Dale Dellutri, Skokie Valley Astronomers