It really is puzzling- when I’ve seen this, I’d swear I could make out more detail on the surface of the moon than when it’s higher. I’ve measured with a ruler

It really is puzzling- when I’ve seen this, I’d swear I could make out more detail on the surface of the moon than when it’s higher. I’ve measured with a ruler and know that it’s the same size, but there is definitely something affecting perception. Maybe higher contrast when it’s lower, in addition to having the horizon to measure against?