Motion illusion: Optical illusion: These circles dance in front of the eyes – even though they are standing still

Illusions of movement can be quite confusing. This simple graphic plays with your perception: it just won’t stand still. Especially when we let our eyes wander over them, the circles seem to move.

Illusions of movement can be quite confusing. This simple graphic plays with your perception: it just won’t stand still. Especially when we let our eyes wander over them, the circles seem to move.