An Optical Illusion Where Circles Seemingly Move Out Of Place Has Become An Internet Sensation
This optical illusion you’re about to see has got people scratching their heads. Originally shared on Twitter, the rotating circles illusion spread on various platforms on social media, prompting strong reactions from people online. “What’s happening to my world?” someone asked hypothetically. “Damn, this is trippy,” another user on Twitter noted. Scroll down below to see the illusion and tell us what you think in the comments down below!
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This confusing optical illusion of rotating circles has gone viral online
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The idea behind the illusion is simple—as you follow the arrows, the circles appear to move in the same direction the arrows are pointing to. Also, the circles seem to expand and contract in size, when in reality, it’s nothing but a clever illusion.
The circles appear to be moving in the directions the arrows are pointing to
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“There are very thin rings on the outside and inside of the large rings, featuring the same blue and yellow colors,” a Reddit user under the nickname EverydayEnthusiast explained. “Those thin rings are manipulated in ways that, when compared to the large rotating rings, trick the brain to perceive it as movement or change in size. It’s a very good illusion! The arrows are there to either complement the effect or convince the viewer that the rings are moving/changing in size when you remove them.”
When in reality, it’s nothing but a clever illusion that disappears if you blink quickly
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Is there a way to make the circles stop “moving?” Try blinking your eyes quickly while looking at the video!
Here’s what people online thought
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they DO move! just few pixels, but they move... no illusion here. i mean, the only illusion is the maximization of the movement.
If you blur your vision you can tell that the circles are in place because you cannot see the thin rings anymore.... not that you should be bluring your vision on purpose.
Looked at it without my glasses, it still appeared to move. Idk
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wow, this has me shook.. 0_0 but it's also really cool, despite the fact it gave me a headache XD
Just relaxed and spread my focus to the whole picture...stopped moving
Circles move clockwise - garbage hype and wasted time. NOTHING TO SEE HERE; MOVE ON.....
This stupid I can’t believe this even got a article they move cover them with your thumbs jeez guys
Cover what with your thumbs? The arrows? That is irrelevant, the arrows don't do anything, they aren't creating the illusion. They are just describing the illusion.
Load More Replies... they DO move! just few pixels, but they move... no illusion here. i mean, the only illusion is the maximization of the movement.
If you blur your vision you can tell that the circles are in place because you cannot see the thin rings anymore.... not that you should be bluring your vision on purpose.
Looked at it without my glasses, it still appeared to move. Idk
Load More Replies... wow, this has me shook.. 0_0 but it's also really cool, despite the fact it gave me a headache XD
Just relaxed and spread my focus to the whole picture...stopped moving
Circles move clockwise - garbage hype and wasted time. NOTHING TO SEE HERE; MOVE ON.....
This stupid I can’t believe this even got a article they move cover them with your thumbs jeez guys
Cover what with your thumbs? The arrows? That is irrelevant, the arrows don't do anything, they aren't creating the illusion. They are just describing the illusion.
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