On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will grace the sky. Thousands will travel upstate to experience the total darkness that comes with an eclipse, but
there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the day right here in New York City., a solar eclipse “happens when, at just the right moment, the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth.” If you want to experience total darkness, you must be in the line of totality, otherwise you will only experience a partial eclipse.The eclipse will take place on April 8, with New York City reaching its peak between 2:10 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
However, another way to watch the eclipse if you don’t have the eclipse glasses is to make a pinhole projector. Poke a hole in a piece of cardstock or cardboard, hold it up during the eclipse and look down to see a partial crescent projected onto the ground.There are plenty of places throughout the city handing out free eclipse viewing glasses, until supplies last.
Revo, located at 436 W Broadway in SoHo, giving away free viewing glasses to anyone who stops by their new flagship store, and so is Warby Parker at all of their New York City storefronts, while supplies last. Heck yeah, there are! Though we won’t get full totality in New York City, there are still plenty of places throughout the Big Apple that are hosting viewing parties, includingEmily Davenport is the Digital Editor of amNewYork Metro. She covers entertainment, business and things to do stories around New York City, both in writing and through video. Outside of work, you can find her exploring the city or hanging out at home with her cranky bird.
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