"The Science Behind Red and Green as Eclipse Colors"

Experts recommend wearing shades of red and green during the upcoming solar eclipse to experience the unique Purkinje effect, which alters color perception during the transition to twilight vision. As our eyes switch from cone to rod cells, warmer colors appear less vibrant while greens and blues become brighter. This phenomenon, occurring 4-5 minutes before totality, creates a real-life science demonstration on clothing. However, the effect won't show up in photographs, as it's a result of how our eyes interpret light.