Colors During a Total Solar Eclipse

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What may people notice about colors of objects around them during a total solar eclipse?

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Colors of objects around them look different when the moon completely blocks the sun.

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During a total solar eclipse, how might usually vibrant reds appear?

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They may appear dark or even black.

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Which colors are likely to "pop" during a total solar eclipse?

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Blues and greens.

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Why do reds appear brighter during a total solar eclipse according to the text?

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Because sunbathed objects reflect more red light than blue in direct sunlight.

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What happens to the color spectrum during a total solar eclipse as described in the text?

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It shifts towards blue, causing an apparent shift in the color spectrum.

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What is the Purkinje effect as mentioned in the text?

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It is the change in perception of colors in low-light conditions, not quite dark but not quite bright.

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What is the Purkinje shift?

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The tendency for the eye's sensitivity to luminance to shift from red to blue in low light

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Under low-light conditions, which cells in the eye are still active allowing us to see colors, albeit less vividly?

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Both rods and cones

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What happens to colors when only cones are still active?

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Colors fade and the contrast between them becomes smaller

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What is the purpose of wearing eclipse glasses during a solar eclipse?

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To protect against harmful rays from the sun