I agree with that observation. I used to think that the different thickness in atmosphere had some some sort of lens or refracting effect, but that is clearly

I agree with that observation. I used to think that the different thickness in atmosphere had some some sort of lens or refracting effect, but that is clearly not the case. I was thinking more along the lines of the smoke/dust/haze looking across our atmosphere may actually bias our visual cues and sense of perception, much like the absence of atmosphere did to the astronauts.