The 2024 solar eclipse has captured the attention of skywatchers across the United States, and New York is no exception. On April 8, 2024, New Yorkers were able to witness the celestial event, with upstate New York experiencing the path of totality while New York City saw a partial eclipse.
The eclipse, which lasted up to four minutes, garnered significant interest, prompting live coverage by CBS News New York. Reporters were stationed across New York and New Jersey, providing real-time updates on the eclipse. Chief Weathercaster Lonnie Quinn was in Lake Placid, and CBS2 News at 5 Anchor Kristine Johnson reported from Niagara Falls.
For those in southwestern New York, the total solar eclipse was expected to begin shortly after 3:15 p.m. EDT and conclude just before 3:30 p.m. The 124-mile stretch through New York encompassed 29 counties, including major cities like Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse.
While the entire event spanned approximately two and a half hours, the total solar eclipse itself was only visible for a brief period, ranging from two to four minutes depending on the specific location. In Jamestown, the partial eclipse commenced at 2:03:38 p.m., followed by the full eclipse at 3:17:55 p.m., and concluded with the partial eclipse ending at 4:31:43 p.m. Similarly, Buffalo and Rochester experienced their respective eclipse timelines.
The solar eclipse commenced along Mexico’s Pacific coast at 2:07 p.m. EDT before traversing parts of the United States and Canada and ultimately departing continental North America at 5:19 p.m. EDT. The astronomical event has drawn widespread interest, with enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the next opportunity to witness a solar eclipse.
