CNY Central is gearing up for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, a rare astrological phenomenon that won’t be seen in Central New York again until 2079. The last total eclipse in New York occurred in 1925. Syracuse, New York is in the direct path of totality, with around a minute and a half of total darkness expected to begin at 3:22 p.m. Don’t miss coverage of Eclipse 2024, including solar eclipse education at the Southern Cayuga School District Planetarium, preparations in Syracuse amid warnings about fake viewing glasses, traffic implications for the first total eclipse over New York state in nearly a century, safety tips for viewing the eclipse, and an exploration of what to expect weather-wise. Learn more about the science behind a solar eclipse and find out about upcoming opportunities to witness this awe-inspiring event in 2023 and 2024.