Texas Eclipse Observers – Proper Clothing Warranted for April 8th

In a little over two weeks fans of celestial experiences will travel from Louisiana, across the Sabine River into central and northern Texas for what is anticipated to be the experience of a lifetime. Many Louisiana residents from Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Alexandria will make their way to communities near Austin, Dallas, and Big Sandy to experience the sights, sounds, and spirituality of the April 8th Solar Eclipse.

Many communities in Texas will be in the "path of totality" when the moon's shadow usurps the sun's rays before they can reach the surface of the Earth. By all accounts, the April 8th eclipse is going to be much more "than a big deal". It's going to be epic and hopefully for the right reasons.

Several Texas counties have already issued "emergency advisories" ahead of the April 8th phenomenon. There is a legitimate concern that infrastructure in many Texas communities could be stretched thin and compromised by the throngs of skywatchers expected to descend on the area. One county manager even suggested there could be "a shortage of food and fuel" as restaurants and gas stations are overwhelmed by the sheer size of the crowds.

Besides Special Glasses, Proper Clothing Should Be Worn for the Eclipse

If you do plan on observing the eclipse in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, or any of the other states in the path of totality make sure you have the proper eyewear and eye protection. Eclipse glasses tend to be in short supply the closer the calendar moves to the event, so secure those now while there is still time.

And since you're planning your wardrobe for the event you should know that experts who follow eclipses have some serious suggestions about what you need to wear on the rest of your body.

What Are The Best Colors To Wear During The Eclipse?

For the uninitiated, the question of "what color to wear during an eclipse" might sound a bit obtuse, but it's not. The reason you'll want to wear certain colors during this time of diminished light is based on the way our human eyes see color and translate light.

You've probably noticed how your eyes adjust to the brightness of a sunny day. Your eyes will also adjust when the moon's shadow takes a lot of that light away. And, I am going out on a limb here, if you're going to observe the eclipse you're going to want to take pictures, right?

According to experts if you want those pictures of you and those around you to look their best during the "blackout" you'll need to choose an outfit that is predominately red or green. The reason is simple science.

Wear These Colors For the Best Eclipse Experience in Texas

Our human eyes will perceive red and green as much brighter during times of low light. Therefore if you're taking pictures, perhaps for social media, you'll want to make sure your pictures "pop" and look their best. To do that you'll need to be wearing red and or green. Trust us, these colors will create an "enhanced mood" for your photos.

What Is The Worst Colored Clothing To Wear During the April 8th Eclipse?

The experts love red and green and they say the colors to avoid are black, white, gray, or brown. The reason is simple, those colors will blend into the shadow created by the eclipse and you'll have trouble distinguishing details in your photos if everyone shows up dressed like a cloud.

What's the Path of the Eclipse in Texas?

And if you're traveling from Louisiana across the Texas state line you'll probably come within a few "light years" of a Buc-ee's. Of course, everyone else will be stopping there too, so keep that in mind while you keep these ideas in mind.