A strange phenomenon occuring when viewing the moon through window screens

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The phenomenon of strange light lines appearing when viewing the moon through window screens is attributed to the geometry of the screen's holes. Observers noted that these lines resemble reflections of the screen's wire grid. This effect is similar to how a polarizer interacts with light waves, albeit at a much smaller scale. The discussion highlights the optical properties of window screens and their impact on light perception.

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Light lines occur when the Moon is seen through window screens
I found an strange phenomenon while observing the moon. When the moon is seen through the window screens, strange light lines will appear:

Half open screen:
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Closed screen:

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Why is this happening? I saw similar things on street lights, car headlights, etc through screens.
 
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Have a look at the hole geometry of the screen.
 
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A.T. said:
Have a look at the hole geometry of the screen.
Do you mean those lines are reflections of the tiny grids?
 
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Yes, the reflections of the wires. But study the effect close and it will show you a representation of what a polarizer does with light waves. In the same way only at a far smaller spacing.
 
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