Why does the Moon follow us when we’re driving?

The reason behind this is that the moon is so far away in comparison to the terrestrial objects around you. You pass past buildings, people, and farm fields, but you never outrun the moon. It looks to be following you on your travels. Assume you're traveling along a straight road with the moon ahead of you. The moon does not pass through the front windows, to the side, and then to the rear, like a house or tree would. Similarly, if the moon is behind you, it appears to remain still as items in your terrestrial scene pass by.


Also, while driving, our brains quickly compare the distant moon and stars to the busy foreground racing by. Meanwhile, since the moon and stars are so far away, they appear to remain stationary. And it may appear that these objects in space are moving in lockstep with you.

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