Posted in Article The total solar eclipse will create an optical illusion known as the Purkinje effect. Here’s how to see it | CNN 2024-04-05 Leave a Comment on The total solar eclipse will create an optical illusion known as the Purkinje effect. Here’s how to see it | CNN Those viewing a total solar eclipse might experience an optical illusion known as the Purkinje effect, which causes red colors to look muted and greens and blues to pop. Source: The total solar eclipse will create an optical illusion known as the Purkinje effect. Here’s how to see it | CNN