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 are planning on watching April 8's solar eclipse, you may not have put much thought into what you might wear. This is because you may not have heard about the Purkinje effect, a natural ...

Eclipses change the light around us, leading to unusual sights. Monday's solar eclipse also brings a chance to see crescent shapes in shadows and pinholes, as the moon moves in front of the sun.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - During totality in a solar eclipse, light changes quickly in a matter of minutes as the moon briefly passes over the sun. This allows us to experience the Purkinje effect. “As ...

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.