Can a Light Spot Go Faster than c?

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Please remind me, the red dot caused by a laser pointer, can it go faster than c?

It's neither matter, nor light, it's a series of distinct reflections, so with a quick flick of my wrist here on earth, that spot could zip across the moon faster than c right?
 
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