(WKBN) – The moon phases change each day as the moon orbits around the Earth causing shifts to the reflection of light we see here on the ground.

The moon is a fun feature to watch and explore as there are many fun facts about the moon that may surprise you.

The moon seems to change it’s size at times through the evening and into the night. It may look big on the horizon and then change to a normal-looking size later in the evening.

How does it do that? Is your mid playing tricks on you, or is it really changing in size?

To find out Click here and make sure you watch this video from a previous Weather for Kids.