What is it when...

[fliptheswitch]

You have a "moment", like when you start to realise something?

I'm thinking "lightbulb" moment, but that's when you have an idea, isn't it?

This is more of a "ahhhh, I see" moment.

What is the correct term I'm looking for?

[Mamyalynne]

The penny starts to drop.

[Nibble]

I'd normally call that a "eureka", called after Archimedes was said to have uttered.

[Psybbo]

wake-up moment?

[missprim]

Realization?

[B00]

Epiphany?

[rowanwitch]

In my case usually an Oh bl***y hell moment

[fliptheswitch]

Ooh, so many to choose from!

I may just use them all....

Thanks.. I know it was a bit random :-)

[pastafreak]

Not random at all....perfectly normal.
;-))

[pa___ul3]

a brainwave? is that the same thing?