Why do City lights flicker when seen from a distance?

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Why do City lights flicker when seen from a distance?

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Two reasons that I can think of. One is particulates in the air, like dust, that changes how much light gets through. As dust moves around, it blocks some light, which you’ll see as flickering. The other reason is light refraction due to humidity and temperature variations.

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