Map of the total solar eclipse for April 2024
A total solar eclipse will occur in North America in April. This animated map shows the path of totality across parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada. (February 29) (AP Animation: Panagiotis Mouzakis and Marshall Reitzel)
Get ready for a heavenly spectacle. On April 8, a total solar eclipse is scheduled to pass over the skies of the United States, Mexico and Canada. This rare astronomical event promises stunning views as the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun.
To capture this amazing phenomenon, mark your calendars and choose your location from the interactive map below. Find out when the eclipse will start and end in your area, as well as how much coverage the Sun will have at its peak.
What is the best place to view the 2024 solar eclipse in Rochester NY?
The best places to view the eclipse in Rochester include open parks or waterfront areas with great views of the sky. Here are some ideal locations to experience the celestial event in our area.
- High falls
- Parcels 5
- Cobbs Hill Park
- Highland Park
- Genesee Valley Park
- Ontario Beach Park.
It also hosts the Rochester Museum and Science Center on East Avenue Eclipse Rock Festival.
Elsewhere in Monroe County, suggested viewing locations include:
- Mendon Ponds Park
- Durand-Eastman Park
- Campus at State University College in Brockport
- Hamlin Beach State Park
You can also watch the eclipse online. NASA Other organizations will create a link to view the live eclipse near the event.
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The path of the total eclipse crosses 13 US states
Mexico's Pacific coast will be the first location in continental North America to experience the total eclipse, which will occur around 11:07 a.m. PT. According to NASA. As the Moon's shadow moves northeast, totality will begin over the United States at 1:27 PM CST in Eagle Pass, Texas. From there, the route will cut diagonally across the country before ending around 3:33 p.m. EST in Lee, Maine, according to The Verge. nationaleclipse.com.
Starting at 2:07 PM on April 8 in Rochester, the moon will begin to appear moving in front of the sun. The total eclipse begins at 3:20 p.m. and will last for 3 minutes and 38 seconds (plus or minus a few seconds depending on where you stand). By 4:33 p.m., the moon will have passed the sun, returning the light to normal. Along the way, periods of darkness can last only a few seconds, or exceed four minutes in some cities.
Contributing: USA Today Network
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