I thought the item was going to have a "dome" on it, but apparently not. Hard to tell from the website images, but sure does give one the impression it does. Item for best results needs to be up against a wall, otherwise it does cast a shadow from it's light. Would be nice if the on/off switch was further away from the plug. Overall a good product, but I would not have paid full price for it. Packaging could have been a bit better. The protective cushion was on the backside, not on the front as it should be. And surprisingly, the globe when lit looks better in the daytime than in a dark room.