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Key Points:
- A partial solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, August 12th, visible in Central and Upstate New York with only about 11% of the sun covered at maximum eclipse around 1:46 PM.
- The eclipse will take place between 12:58 PM and 2:33 PM, but the sun coverage will be minimal compared to the full eclipse seen on April 8th, 2024.
- Observers are strongly advised to never look directly at the sun without proper eye protection, as regular sunglasses do not provide sufficient safety.
- Weather conditions are expected to include morning sunshine followed by increasing clouds in the afternoon, which may affect eclipse visibility.
- The next significant partial solar eclipse in Central New York will occur on January 14th, 2029, with a near full eclipse not expected until May 1, 2079.
