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When and where to see it in New York
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Key Points:
- New Yorkers will be able to see a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, though totality will not be visible in the state; the total solar eclipse will be observable in parts of Europe and Africa, including Spain.
- The eclipse in New York will begin around 12:51 p.m. and end by 2:45 p.m., with the coverage of the sun varying by location within the state.
- Safe viewing requires certified solar eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that meet the ISO 12312-2 safety standard; looking directly at the sun without proper protection can cause permanent eye damage.
- NASA offers instructions for making a pinhole projector for indirect viewing, and the American Astronomical Society lists reputable manufacturers of safe eclipse glasses.
- Weather in New York City is expected to be mostly sunny with a slight chance of morning thunderstorms, but cloud cover may vary, so viewers should check local forecasts before the eclipse.
