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Total Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

The document provides information about viewing the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024 in parts of New York state. It explains that a total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light. Viewers within the path of totality can briefly see the sun's corona without eye protection. The document provides the times and path of the April 8, 2024 eclipse in New York, safety tips for viewing the eclipse, and warnings about the dangers of looking directly at the sun without approved solar filters or glasses.

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Total Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

The document provides information about viewing the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024 in parts of New York state. It explains that a total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light. Viewers within the path of totality can briefly see the sun's corona without eye protection. The document provides the times and path of the April 8, 2024 eclipse in New York, safety tips for viewing the eclipse, and warnings about the dangers of looking directly at the sun without approved solar filters or glasses.

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2024 Experience the

APRIL 8

Total Solar Eclipse


What is a total solar eclipse?
For a total eclipse to take place, the Sun, Moon, and Earth must be in a direct line. The people who see
the total eclipse are in the center of the Moon’s shadow when it hits Earth. The sky will darken, as if it were
twilight. Weather permitting, people in the path of a total solar eclipse can see the Sun’s corona, the outer
atmosphere of the Sun.

WHERE TO WATCH WHEN & HOW LONG HOW TO WATCH


Find a clear spot with a On April 8, the total eclipse You can see the Sun and an
good view of the sky. visits southwestern New York eclipse with special eclipse
beginning at 3:16 pm EDT and or solar viewing glasses.
exits the northeastern part of NEVER look directly at the Sun
the state at 3:29 pm EDT. without appropriate eyewear.

A total eclipse can last up to Regular sunglasses are NOT


4 minutes, depending on your safe to view an eclipse.
location.

!
WARNING
Looking at the sun is dangerous.
Map courtesy of I Love NY Refer to safety instructions on other side.
Viewing Safety Tips

Partial Eclipse (Use filter) Total Eclipse Partial Eclipse (Use filter)
(No filter)

Eye Safety Skin Safety


a. Do not look directly at the sun during the eclipse a. The weather in April can be warm and sunny. Or
(except during the limited time of totality when the partly cloudy.
sun is completely covered by the moon—and even b. The sun can be bright, including during the partial
then, with caution). phases of a solar eclipse. It can damage your skin,
b. Sunglasses will NOT protect your eyes during an even in cooler temperatures or on a cloudy day, so
eclipse. wear sunscreen and protective clothing.
c. If your eyes are exposed to the sun without the
appropriate protection, it will cause “eclipse Traffic Safety
blindness,” which can temporarily or permanently a. Traffic volume is expected to be very high on the
damage your eyes. day of the eclipse.
d. One of the best ways to view a solar eclipse is b. Streets or bridges may be closed and depending
through a pinhole projector where you look at on your location you may run into traffic jams.
a projected image made through a pinhole in Prepare by bringing water, gasoline, and food in
cardboard paper. your vehicle.
e. Another way to view a solar eclipse without
harming your eyes is by using International Weather/Storm Safety
a. The weather in April can also be cold, snowy, or
Organization for Standardization (ISO) 12312-2
have significant rainfall.
certified eclipse glasses from a trusted source.
b. If needed, be prepared with the appropriate
clothing/footwear—such as jackets and boots—
and alternate plans should the weather present
extreme hazards.
c. Know Before You Go: Check public land
regulations and conditions, especially of trails.

Outdoor Precautions
a. If you will be camping or outdoors, be aware of
ticks, mosquitoes, and plants like poison ivy that
Scan to can cause skin irritations.
build your b. Cover your skin as completely as possible. Wear
own pinhole shoes and socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved
projector! shirt when outdoors for a long period.
c. Use mosquito and tick repellents, which should
always be applied accordingly.

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