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At night, a stationary light seems to drift after you stare at it. What is this illusion?

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  1. Ground effect
  2. Autokinesis
  3. Wind shear

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References

  1. FAA Aeronautical Information Manual, Medical Facts for Pilots www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap8_section_1.html Checked 2026-10-09.

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