The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally upon us.
The Buffalo Niagara region is in the path of totality when the moon passes in front of the sun. The partial eclipse will begin after 2 p.m. Monday and end around 4:30. Totality will last for about 3 minutes and 45 seconds beginning at 3:18 p.m.
Stay with The Buffalo News as we continue to update you with the latest news, photos and videos. Our team of reporters and photographers will be stationed throughout Western New York to bring you the most comprehensive coverage of the once-in-a-lifetime event.
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Here is meteorologist Don Paul’s latest forecast, and you can keep up with the latest predictions at our weather page.
Don Paul: SUNDAY UPDATE: Extensive high & middle clouds still likely Monday, but some breaks and transparency still possible. Detailed forecast, graphics on my Facebook page. https://t.co/6Q48da6u0o https://t.co/J1r5ZvisgA via @TheBuffaloNews
— Don Paul (@donpaulbitsosun) April 7, 2024
Unfortunately, the updated National Blend of Models/NBM does paint a rather pessimistic (but not hopeless) cloud picture for our region at 3pm Monday: pic.twitter.com/ZqiLVfLQuP
— Don Paul (@donpaulbitsosun) April 7, 2024
Click here to see all of our coverage leading up to the eclipse.
When the eclipse will arrive in your neighborhood
The total eclipse is set to arrive in Buffalo at 3:18 p.m. Monday. But if you want a detailed look – down to the second – at when totality begins in your neighborhood, NASA has put together an interactive map you can peruse.
The map, which you can get to by clicking here, includes the duration of totality for each neighborhood as well as information about the partial eclipse. Just enter your ZIP code to find your neighborhood.
NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio also created a path of totality flyover video that can be seen here:
Eclipse day closures
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