Eclipse, reflected light, Alternate Universe?

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The discussion centers around a personal experience from 2004 where an individual observed a fleeting figure in their hallway while alone at home. The figure was described as wearing orange pants and a dark upper half, resembling the individual's own clothing. The consensus among participants, including moderator Ivan, emphasizes that such sightings are likely attributable to optical illusions or psychological phenomena, rather than paranormal occurrences. The importance of understanding the brain's susceptibility to misinterpretation of brief visual stimuli is highlighted as a key scientific explanation.

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  • Basic knowledge of psychological phenomena related to perception
  • Familiarity with the concept of pareidolia
  • Awareness of the effects of lighting on visual interpretation
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It was 2004. I was looking up stuff on the computer. Where my computer sits I have a relatively clear view of the hallway. Out of the corner of my eye, a figure passes by my hallway. No one was home and this could not have been a substantial human being. The figure had orange pants and a dark upper half. I own bright orange pajama pants and multiple dark hoodies/shirts.

How could this be explained scientifically?

[Edit by Ivan: A number of unsupportable personal theories were deleted. You may share your experience, but only mainstream, scientific explanations, may be considered].
 
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It was almost certainly a trick of the light, or the mind. One esp has to be careful about those things seen very briefly, out of the corner of the eye. The brain can play all sorts of tricks.
 

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