why do lights flicker when you look at them from a distance
i dont understand when i look at some street lights from another villiage about 2 miles away they seem to be flickering on and off
any ideas
cheers Jos
2006-09-27 08:06:17 · 5 answers · asked by Jos C 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
because your eyes cant focus on them
2006-09-27 08:09:32 · answer #1 · answered by loobyloo87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The light (photons) are being scattered by dust particles in the air, making the apparent brightness change. Or there's a tree in the way.
2006-09-27 15:12:23 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous_dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may just ur eyes their not used to looking at something at that kind of distance.
2006-09-27 15:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by Nicoble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is because of moisture in the air.
2006-09-29 01:00:52 · answer #4 · answered by sashtou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your eyes playing trick on you.
2006-09-30 08:22:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋