Abstract: A retractable light assembly for use in portions of a room and for hidden storage within the ceiling of the room when not in use, comprising a rigid support frame adapted to be mounted within an opening in and above the ceiling of a room and defining a lower frame opening containing movable panels attached to the frame for movement between a first position closing the frame opening and a second position extending downwardly therefrom into a room. A positionally adjustable lighting fixture mounted on the upper surface of one of the panels is carried thereby from a stored, hidden position in the ceiling into the room for manual positioning and use. An electromechanically-powered linear actuator connecting the frame to the panels is actuated to move the panels and lighting fixture from stored to use position.