Get ready to witness a celestial phenomenon as a total solar eclipse is set to traverse the skies over the United States, Mexico, and Canada on April 8. This rare astronomical event promises awe-inspiring views as the moon moves between the Earth and the sun.
To ensure you don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime event, mark your calendars and select your location from an interactive map to discover when the eclipse will begin and end in your area. Ideal locations in Rochester NY to witness the eclipse include High Falls, Parcel 5, Cobbs Hill Park, and others.
Excitement is building in Rochester as the Rochester Museum and Science Center is hosting a Roc the Eclipse Festival for the event. Additionally, Monroe County offers suggested viewing sites such as Mendon Ponds Park and Hamlin Beach State Park for optimal viewing.
For those unable to witness the eclipse in person, NASA and other organizations will provide a link for live eclipse viewing online. The eclipse path of totality cuts across 13 U.S. states, with Mexico’s Pacific coast being the first to experience totality. Totality in the U.S. will begin at 1:27 p.m. CDT in Eagle Pass, Texas, and end around 3:33 p.m. EDT in Lee, Maine.
In Rochester, the moon will begin to move in front of the sun at 2:07 p.m. on April 8, with totality beginning at 3:20 p.m. lasting for 3 minutes and 38 seconds. Make sure to plan ahead and find the perfect spot to witness this incredible natural spectacle.
