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Total Solar Eclipse (Monday, April 8, 2024)
What is a total solar eclipse?
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will come to North America. This cosmic event will be visible from within a narrow route, called the path of totality, which will extend through Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. People viewing the eclipse from locations where the moon's shadow completely covers the Sun, known as the path of totality, will experience a total solar eclipse. The sky will become dark, as if it were dawn or dusk. Weather permitting, people along the path of totality will see the sun's corona, or outer atmosphere, which is usually obscured by the bright face of the sun.
How frequent is a total solar eclipse?
Solar eclipses are fairly numerous, about two to four per year, with a total eclipse taking place about every 18 months. The last total solar eclipse visible from the U.S. occurred on Aug. 21, 2017. However, a total solar eclipse reoccurs in the same location roughly every 375 years.
How long will the eclipse last?
On April 8, 2024, the path of totality will begin over the South Pacific Ocean; it will pass through Sinaloa, Mexico; enter the United States in Texas, and travel through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine; it will end in Newfoundland, Canada.
The longest time of the completely eclipsed sun will be 4 minutes 28 seconds, from Nazas near Durango, Mexico. After that point, the moon's shadow will lengthen and narrow, reducing maximum totality to about 2 minutes 52 seconds at Newfoundland.
The 2024 eclipse will be the longest totality on land for more than a decade.
When is the next total solar eclipse?
After the eclipse of 2024, the next total solar eclipse will occur on Aug. 12, 2026. Totality will be visible from Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean, and Spain. The next cross-country solar eclipse in North America won’t happen until 2045.
Where can I find eclipse glasses?
While viewing the eclipse on April 8, 2024, it’s important to keep your eyes protected. One of the best ways to view a solar eclipse without harming your eyes is by using International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses from a trusted source.
How can I learn more about the eclipse in New York State?
- Remember to protect your eyes with specialized solar viewing glasses (All students and staff will be provided with specialized solar viewing glasses).
- Check traffic before heading out for this epic event.
- Prepare for the weather.
- If camping, bring the proper gear and watch out for ticks.
These are just some of the many tips to keep in mind to have a safe and enjoyable eclipse viewing experience in New York. For full health and safety information, click here.
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