When the moon fully eclipses the sun, it's not just the sky that changes. Your eyes do, too. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

During a total solar eclipse, people may see some strange things. Sure, there’s the main event happening in the sky (SN: 1/4/24). But the world may also look a little different on the ground. For a ...

This article is part of a special report on the total solar eclipse that will be visible from parts of the U.S., Mexico and Canada on April 8, 2024. Sitting in the grass of a Tennessee state park, ...

If you live along the path of totality for Monday's solar eclipse and you have any Christmas or Hanukkah gear, you might want to break it out. The celestial event will bring odd phenomena to our ...

Certain colors will appear brighter against dim surroundings due to the Purkinje effect, which changes how we perceive colors in low light.

If you are in the path of totality for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, dress in shades of red and green, and this isn't just to look good. When wearing these colors a unique effect occurs ...

In and around totality — the brief moments during a total solar eclipse when the moon fully hides the sun — the sudden shift from light to darkness can profoundly change color perception.

Erie, PA (WJET/WFXP) — If you are in the path of totality for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, dress in shades of red and green, and this isn’t just to look good. When wearing these colors a ...

Eclipse map: What will tomorrow's solar eclipse look like from your state? Our perception of this color transformation arises from the specific anatomy of our eyes.