chasing lights

Pursuing bright points

Chasing lights are a string of bulbs programmed to turn on and off in sequence, creating the illusion of movement—lights appearing to "chase" each other along the strand.

Common on Christmas trees, marquees, and carnival rides: The chasing lights around the theater entrance flickered in endless pursuit.

The effect draws the eye and suggests energy or excitement.

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flickering · glowing · pursuit · running · nightclub · dance floor · neon · dance · dreams · stars · moths · beams · headlights · tail · night drive · spotlights · flashing · hunting

Opposites
illumination pattern

chasing lightsflat lighting

Shadowless, even illumination

visual dynamism

chasing lightsambient lighting

Soft indirect room illumination

temporal behavior

chasing lightssteady glow

Constant, unwavering light

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G