STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York state is offering classes on how to view the total solar eclipse on April 8 without the use of special eclipse glasses.
On April 8, a rare total solar eclipse will pass over Mexico, the United States and Canada, according to NASA. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. During this time, the sky will darken, as if it were dawn or dusk.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that New York state Parks and Historic Sites will host a range of events and activities to celebrate the rare eclipse passing through the state. This cosmic event happens once every 400 years in the same location. New York state has several cities in the path of totality, which means hundreds of thousands of people are expected to visit to see the phenomenon. Those cities include Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Rochester.
“While we prepare to welcome the public to our beautiful state parks for the total solar eclipse in New York State, we’re also offering dozens of events and activities leading up to this extraordinary event,” said Hochul. “Our top priority is ensuring that New Yorkers and visitors can safely witness this generational spectacle, and I encourage everyone to keep safety in mind so that all can savor this experience in our state.”
Events will be held across the state — at locations where the eclipse will be viewed in the path of totality, and where a partial solar eclipse will be visible — to build a tool to view an eclipse without special glasses.
Those who are planning to view the eclipse are being advised to protect their eyes, as viewing the sun during an eclipse can cause severe damage.
Visitors will be able to learn how to make a pinhole projector, which allows you to see the celestial event safely and easily from anywhere — while not looking directly at the sun.
People who would like to register for an event and activity can do so through the Office of Parks,…
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