No doubt one of the most spectacular astronomical phenomena and what causes the greatest fury in all human beings is a solar eclipse, especially if it is total. Fortunately for all of us (especially those of us who live in the northern hemisphere), This 2024 we will be able to enjoy one.
About the next total solar eclipse that will take place next Monday, April 8, 2024, We have very good news for those who live in New York City, and according to some data about this natural phenomenon, 100 years have passed since one of this type could be seen in the so-called “Big Apple”.
That is why for some months, various organizations, as well as the government of New York, have been working on some plans to guarantee all residents, as well as visitors to the city, a unique, but above all safe, experience of the eclipse. solar.
“Whether you live in New York or are visiting to witness this generational spectacle, ensuring everyone can enjoy this year’s eclipse safely is our top priority. I encourage everyone to keep safety in mind so that everyone can savor this experience and create memories that will last a lifetime. Come see the eclipse, but stay in New York and enjoy all our great state has to offer,” said Governor Kathy Hochul.
What plans are there in New York to appreciate the 2024 solar eclipse?
The first thing to know is that the also called Great North American Eclipse will occur on April 8 and in New York, it will cover the northern and western parts of the state.
It will last approximately 2 and a half hours, reaching its maximum splendor between 3:15 and 3:30 p.m. (ET), where we will go from day to complete darkness between 1 and 3 minutes. The total route approximately 100 miles wide It will enter the southwestern part of the state and exit through northern New York.
Remember that you should never look at a solar eclipse without adequate protection for your eyes. (Photo: EZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP via Getty Images)
The cities that are on this route are: Jamestown, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Watertown, Old Forge, Lake Placid and Plattsburgh. For Long Island, the sun will be 88% shaded, while New York City will see 89% coverage, with 96% in the Capital Region.
For more than a year and a half, an inter-institutional working group was created, made up of more than twenty state agencies and authorities, which, together, have been developing various plans so that the people of the state and the city can experience it at the same time. maximum, without putting its integrity at risk.
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New York State has launched a program to promote it as an ideal destination to enjoy the eclipse.
It is because of that on the I Love NY page You will find all the necessary information about this phenomenon, including special events that will be organized that day, as well as a map where, in detail, you can consult information regarding the time at which it will be displayed at each point in the state through which it will travel.
Keep reading:
* Solar eclipse of October 2023: How to take photographs safely and without damaging your eyesight
* Why dreaming about an eclipse is not good?
* 4 effects that a total solar eclipse has on Earth
2024-01-16 15:29:59
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