Are Sun & Moon - of the same size !!

Every day we look towards the Sky – the Sun, the Moon, the Stars are very attractive.  To a naked eye the full moon and Sun appear somewhat similar in size !  Are they of the same size ! – do our eyes deceive us !?!

 

The human eye is a sensory organ in the visual system that reacts to visible light allowing eyesight. Other functions include maintaining the circadian rhythm, and keeping balance.  The eye can be considered as a living optical device. 

According to the Indian Evidence Act – a crime is established by statement of evidences.  All persons shall be competent to testify unless the Court considers that they are prevented from understanding the questions put to them, or from giving rational answers to those questions, by tender years, extreme old age, disease, whether of body or mind, or any other cause of the same kind.   Ocular evidence is direct testimony from an eyewitness to a crime, while medical evidence is scientific data from medical professionals about injuries or the cause of death. Courts generally give primacy to ocular evidence from an eyewitness unless medical evidence directly contradicts and completely rules out the possibility of the ocular testimony being true.

 

Are Sun and the Moon of the same size ??  certainly NOT - The Sun’s diameter is about 400 times larger than that of the moon – and the sun is also about 400 times farther from Earth.

 

Life is not about – ‘who is big or powerful’ – howsoever mighty the Sun could be, it is always the  Moon that attracts  people more.  In villages Sun would disappear behind hill or natural scenery; at places, He would disappear into the Sea – but in Metropolis, He has to hide behind manmade structures and cloth hangings !! 

Regards – S Sampathkumar
21.9.2025