Great ride

Came in late last night, absolutely clear skies, large moon, wisps of
cloud and very cold, 2 degrees on the car temp gauge and though it'd be
a cracking early ride.

Woke up this morning as usual but to grey skies, very warm, and not at
all what I expected!

Had a fantastic ride, wind behind me almost all the way, no traffic
when on road and no people when off .. Nothing special, no rare
wildlife, nothing extreme, just a great ride to blow the cobwebs away.

Been away for a while at Cheltenham for the Festival and really
regretted not taking the bike, stayed at a wonderful place called
Broadway and could only walk or drive round ... loads of bridleways and
green lanes to ride and nothing to ride them with!

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Paul - xxx

"Paul - xxx" wrote:
Came in late last night, absolutely clear skies, large moon, wisps of
cloud and very cold, 2 degrees on the car temp gauge and though it'd be
a cracking early ride.


Actually the largest moon for 18 years:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/38/20110318...w-98fda55.html


--
Tony

Tony Raven wrote:

"Paul - xxx" wrote:
Came in late last night, absolutely clear skies, large moon, wisps
of cloud and very cold, 2 degrees on the car temp gauge and though
it'd be a cracking early ride.


Actually the largest moon for 18 years:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/38/20110318...w-98fda55.html

Heh ... no wonder I thought it looked 'odd'. Thanks.

--
Paul - xxx

On Mar 20, 10:03*am, Tony Raven wrote:
"Paul - xxx" wrote:

Came in late last night, absolutely clear skies, large moon, wisps of
cloud and very cold, 2 degrees on the car temp gauge and though it'd be
a cracking early ride.

Actually the largest moon for 18 years:http://uk.news.yahoo.com/38/20110318...iggest-full-mo...

--
Tony

The "Moon illusion" is a fascinating subject. The Moon as it appears
at the horizon is actually smaller in apparent diameter than when
overhead as it is further away by the radius of the Earth. The reason
why it *appears* to be much larger when near the horizon is still a
mystery.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_illusion

I spent two hours yesterday on a draughty roundabout in Great
Driffield from 1300-1500 on marshalling duties. A turnout of 74
riders, no less. Drivers were very tolerant and understanding and gave
the riders plenty of room - a good day.

--
Simon Mason

On Mar 20, 11:41*am, Tosspot wrote:
On 03/20/2011 11:33 AM, Simon Mason wrote:





On Mar 20, 10:03 am, Tony Raven wrote:
"Paul - xxx" wrote:

Came in late last night, absolutely clear skies, large moon, wisps of
cloud and very cold, 2 degrees on the car temp gauge and though it'd be
a cracking early ride.

Actually the largest moon for 18 years:http://uk.news.yahoo.com/38/20110318...iggest-full-mo...

--
Tony

The "Moon illusion" is a fascinating subject. The Moon as it appears
at the horizon is actually smaller in apparent diameter than when
overhead as it is further away by the radius of the Earth. The reason
why it *appears* to be much larger when near the horizon is still a
mystery.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_illusion

It's always 1/2 a thumb width. *Odd though, especially when low above trees.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yes, people who take photos of the "massive" Moon as it is rising are
often puzzled when it comes out much smaller than they imagine. The
larger appearance only exists in our brains, not in reality.

--
Simon Mason

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On 20/03/2011 10:03, Tony Raven wrote:
"Paul - xxx" wrote:
Came in late last night, absolutely clear skies, large moon, wisps of
cloud and very cold, 2 degrees on the car temp gauge and though it'd be
a cracking early ride.


Actually the largest moon for 18 years:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/38/20110318...w-98fda55.html

And there was me thinking the size of the moon was approximately
constant :-)

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On 20 Mar 2011 10:20:16 GMT, "Paul - xxx" wrote:

Tony Raven wrote:

"Paul - xxx" wrote:
Came in late last night, absolutely clear skies, large moon, wisps
of cloud and very cold, 2 degrees on the car temp gauge and though
it'd be a cracking early ride.


Actually the largest moon for 18 years:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/38/20110318...w-98fda55.html

Heh ... no wonder I thought it looked 'odd'. Thanks.


However - there was no appreciable difference with the size which would be discernible with the
human eye - so I think it is coincidence.

Did you know that when you see the moon just above the horizon it appears to be a much bigger disc
than when you see it in the high sky.

This is an optical illusion and the actual "size" of the disc to the eye is exactly the same.

"Just zis Guy, you know?" wrote:


And there was me thinking the size of the moon was approximately
constant :-)


Not only does it change in size, it changes shape as well. You only need
to look at it to see that whatever the scientists might try to have you
believe. Common sense innit?


--
Tony

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On 20/03/2011 12:11, Tony Raven wrote:
"Just zis Guy, you know?" wrote:


And there was me thinking the size of the moon was approximately
constant :-)


Not only does it change in size, it changes shape as well. You only need
to look at it to see that whatever the scientists might try to have you
believe. Common sense innit?

I believe this is covered in Crilley, E: The difference between small
and far away, F. Ted, Vol. 2 No. 1, March 1996

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On Mar 20, 12:07*pm, Judith wrote:

This is an optical illusion and the actual "size" of the disc to the eye is exactly the same.

No - the rising Moon is really 1.5% smaller as it is further away by
the length of the radius of the Earth.

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Simon Mason