Path of Totality
The countdown is on when Rochester residents get the rare opportunity during a total solar eclipse to safely look directly at the sun. Normally, it’s advised never to stare at the sun, but during the brief period of totality, when the moon completely obscures the sun, viewers in Rochester will be able to see the […]
American’s are planning a variety of unique ways to view and celebrate the solar eclipse sweeping across North America today. Here are some highlights: 1. Andrea Warkentin, a librarian in Texas, recommends using disco balls as a novel way to project the eclipse. This method was successfully used during an annular solar eclipse in October […]
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 will offer unprecedented opportunities for scientific study. The eclipse’s path, covering a densely populated corridor from Mexico through the U.S. to Canada, enables both professional scientists and “citizen scientists” to participate in a wide range of experiments. Activities planned include photographing the sun’s corona, observing animal behavior […]
As much of the U.S. gears up for the April 8th solar eclipse, many wonder if instead of clear skies, we’re greeted with clouds, rain, or even snow? For Rochester, NY, and similarly unpredictable weather locales, cloudy skies might spell disappointment for the highly anticipated eclipse. If the weather forecast predicts overcast skies, locals might […]
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