ELi5: If you look into a mirror at a reflection of something far away, are you looking far away or nearby?

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ELi5: If you look into a mirror at a reflection of something far away, are you looking far away or nearby?

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Your eyes focus on the virtual image ‘through’ the mirror so you’re looking far away.

You can actively focus your eyes on the glass of the mirror which blues the surroundings and is how you look nearby in the case of your question.

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