Erina 2 Posted November 4, 2020 I have a wire mesh waste paper basket and my eyes confuse when moving my position while the basket is still as the two mesh layers overlap to create confusing patters as my eyes attempt to focus, which is most noticeable the farther away observed. It's nothing new, but what is this phenomena known as ? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halc 28 Posted November 4, 2020 They're known as Moiré patterns 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swansont 7440 Posted November 4, 2020 When a grid's misaligned with another behind, that's a Moiré https://xkcd.com/1814/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erina 2 Posted November 4, 2020 Thanks guys. Looks like Shape Moiré for my application. I just discovered an entire genre of domestic lighting now ! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
