I bought this item for myself.  I didn't expect anyone else to enjoy like I would, but I was wrong!  Both my daughter and husband love it, especially at night when there is a breeze.  We can see it from our bedroom window as we get ready for bed and it is relaxing to watch.  The light stays lit about somewhere from 2-3 hours, so not all night.  It is bigger than what I was expecting which is great because we can see it well from about 50 yards away.  I put it together myself and it was not difficult.  It is heavy but this means it can withstand a lot of weather outside. I would buy it again for sure.