A rare total solar eclipse is passing through western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Adirondacks on April 8, 2024, and eclipse mania has begun! The eclipse will be fully visible in New York State across a narrow route, referred to as the path of totality, but all New York residents and visitors can still experience a partial eclipse throughout the rest of the state.
Whether you’re in the path or not, what makes an eclipse-viewing experience so special? And what should we expect to see, feel, and be exposed to?
We spoke to David Cheney, Program Executive in NASA’s Heliophysics Division, to shed light on all the need-to-know information. Whether you’re planning to attend one of the eclipse-viewing gatherings scheduled at our parks and historic sites (featuring eclipse-themed activities, discussions and trivia, snacks, and distribution of solar viewing glasses to prevent severe eye injuries); register for and follow NASA’s livestream monitoring the path from Mazatlan, Mexico to Milton, Maine; or just pop outside that day; we’ve got you covered.
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