Abstract: An illumination system is set forth that includes motion detector, an acoustic detector or noise amplifier, a time delay system, an illumination device such as an LED or incandescent bulb and an AC input device. The purpose is to allow children, elderly and others to sleep without a nightlight that is illuminated constantly. The device provides light only when needed by the occupant of the space or a person entering the space and is triggered by a specified level of noise or motion. Studies have shown that nearsightedness can be caused by not allowing the eyes to be in total darkness for long periods such as overnight. Current nightlights stay on all night, whereas this device turns on and off automatically allowing for long periods of darkness.