Best Places to View the Solar Eclipse 2024 in NYC

Protect little eyes when viewing the eclipse. Photo by Mark Margolis via The American Astronomical Society
Protect little eyes when viewing the eclipse. Photo by Mark Margolis via The American Astronomical Society
3/28/24 - By Drew Kristofik

The solar eclipse 2024 takes place on Monday, April 8, and will be partially viewable from vantage points around NYC, weather permitting. We have the scoop on the best places to learn about the solar eclipse, the best vantage points to view the solar eclipse 2024, and details on where to score some cool solar eclipse 2024 eyewear. Several of these eclipse viewing parties in NYC are completely FREE!

Read on for our local picks and keep in mind, it's not too late to plan a road trip or an overnight to the path of totality in Upstate New York, either!

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