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What You Need to Know About the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will take place for New York City and the surrounding areas. Here is what you need to know:

General Information from the National Weather Service:

  • The weather forecast is looking favorable for Monday.
  • NYC is expected to experience 80-90% obscuration (covering).
  • NYC Timing:
    • Start: 2:10 p.m.
    • Max obscuration: 3:35 p.m.
    • End: 4:36 p.m.
  • During the period of highest obscuration, NYC may experience a decrease in lighting such as during Sunrise/Sunset for a few minutes. 
  • A minor drop in temperature is possible.

Safety Tips:

Eye Safety:

  • DO NOT look directly at the sun during the eclipse (except during the limited time of totality when the sun is completely covered by the moon—and even then, with caution).
  • Sunglasses will NOT protect your eyes during an eclipse.
  • If your eyes are exposed to the sun without the appropriate protection, it will cause “eclipse blindness,” which can temporarily or permanently damage your eyes.
  • One of the best ways to view a solar eclipse is through a pinhole projector where you look at a projected image made through a pinhole in cardboard paper.
  • Another way 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.

Skin Safety:

  • The sun can be bright, including during the partial phases of a solar eclipse. It can damage your skin, even in cooler temperatures or on a cloudy day, so wear sunscreen and protective clothing.

NYC Actions:

  • NYC Emergency Management will be monitoring the event.
  • NYC Parks will be hosting various events throughout the city. Visit the NYC Parks Event Calendar

Additional Resources:

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