Autokinesis

Definitions

• This is caused by staring at a single point of light against a dark background for more than a few seconds. After a few moments, the light appears to move on its own.
• Nighttime visual illusion that a stationary light is moving, which becomes apparent after several seconds of staring at the light.

References

• Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
• Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014