Likui Chamah: 10% Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible in New York City Today at Approximately 1 P.M.

Key Points:

• New Yorkers will experience a partial solar eclipse this afternoon, with the moon covering about 9-10% of the sun from 1:07 p.m. to 2:38 p.m., peaking at 1:54 p.m., though it will not significantly darken the sky.
• The eclipse is part of a larger event including a total solar eclipse visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain, and Portugal, with varying partial eclipses visible across Canada, Europe, the U.S., and Africa.
• The last major solar eclipse visible in New York was on April 8, 2024, with about 90% coverage, and the next major solar eclipse visible in the U.S. will occur on August 23, 2044, offering totality in limited areas like Montana and North Dakota.
• New York City Emergency Management advises viewers to use certified eclipse glasses or safe solar viewers, avoid ordinary sunglasses or unfiltered optical devices, and recommends indirect viewing methods like pinhole projectors for safety.
• Officials caution motorists to keep their eyes on the road and not stop or attempt to photograph the eclipse while driving to ensure safety during the event.