"The Science Behind Wearing Red and Green During an Eclipse"

Scientists suggest wearing red and green during the eclipse due to the Purkinje effect, where the colors appear differently to our eyes during the sudden darkness of totality. This effect is due to the transition from photopic vision to mesopic vision, causing reds to appear darker and greens to appear brighter. However, this is just a physiological effect and cannot be photographed. Safety precautions, such as wearing proper glasses and heeding warnings, should be taken when observing the eclipse.