Remember, this is not a real accurate way for measuring, but it gives you a quick common method when sharing with a friend.(About 120 minutes before it sets, 60 minutes for each 10 degrees depending on the time of year) Two and one half means 25 degrees off the horizon and so forth. If each fist equals ten degrees, then two fist means the moon is 20 degrees off the horizon. Count the number of your fist vertically it takes to get to the moon.
Looking at the moon with the base of your fist at the horizon (Vertically orientated). Extend your arm straight out in front of you towards the moon.The width of your fist equals about 10 degrees at an arms length.You will need to determine the angle and time your fist represents.) (Each persons measurements will differ slightly. Learn how to use your hands to measure the size to distance ratio of a familiar astronomical object- the Moon.
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