The Time Delay Account: This account claims that there is a delay between the time that the brain represents the occurrence of the two circles and the time when those circles are experienced in consciousness. During this delayed experience, the area between the left circle and the right circle is filled in with a fleeting sensation that contributes to the experience of motion. The exact sequence of events at times T1 through T7 is as follows:

T1 = The brain represents the occurrence of the left circle.

T2 = The brain represents the absence of any circles.

T3 = The brain represents the occurrence of the right circle.

T4 = Time delay in preparation for presentation to consciousness.

T5 = Consciousness of the left circle occurs.

T6 = Consciousness of something between the two circles.

T7 = Consciousness of the right circle occurs.