Solar Eclipse 2024

Thousands of visitors to northern New England communities in the path of the total solar eclipse were told to pack their patience for the trip. In some areas, they needed it for up to 12 hours after the event started, inching their way back home on packed interstates and secondary roads. In New Hampshire, travelers were stuck in bumper-to-bumper tr...

If you witnessed April 8’s total solar eclipse, you might have noticed a mesmerizing phenomenon that occurred just before and after the celestial event.

So the 2024 total solar eclipse over Texas has come and gone. What do you do with those eclipse glasses? Donate them!

Now that the 2024 solar eclipse has ended in the United States, what do you do with those highly sought-after eclipse glasses? You can donate your solar eclipse glasses, recycle them, or keep them for a future eclipse. New York City’s Office of Emergency Management recommends residents donate the glasses but if you choose to recycle them, &#8...

This map shows how much the moon will block the sun in the United States during the big 2024 solar eclipse.

After weeks of talking about it, the day of the solar eclipse is finally here. But the question on everyone’s mind remains: will the weather cooperate? In the tri-state, temperatures will be gorgeous for outdoor viewing (with proper ISO-certified eyewear, of course!). We’ll be a few degrees warmer than Sunday, with most of us seeing 60 degrees, if ...

Crowds across the country put on special glasses and watched one of the most stunning shows the sky has to offer.

More and more businesses are taking advantage of the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America next week. In the snacks department alone, Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Oreo to sell a limited doughnut-cookie creation. Sonic Drive-In is selling a “Blackout Slush Float.” And Frito-Lay’s SunChips has unveiled a new flavor that will on...

New York City and Empire State officials are cautioning about the challenges of traveling Monday afternoon during the solar eclipse. The greater New York City area will see a partial solar eclipse (not a total one), but will have nearly 90% of coverage of the sun. The strongest effects will start around 3 p.m. and last an hour. The New…...

The solar eclipse came and went, but those who witnessed it will have the memory with them for life. During a total solar eclipse, the moon passes in front of the sun, blocking at least part of it from view. The last total solar eclipse was on Aug. 21, 2017. While the New York City area wasn’t in the path…

Weather permitting, millions of people in Mexico, 15 U.S. states and eastern Canada will have the chance to see the moon slip between Earth and sun, temporarily blocking the sun’s light, during Monday’s total solar eclipse.

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook New York City on Friday as the Yankees went through batting practice before their home opener. Three days later, the Yankees will play after another natural phenomenon. At least this one will be expected. A solar eclipse is forecast to take place Monday afternoon, with parts of upstate New Y...

Eclipse mania has seized the nation.