April 8th Solar Eclipse Information Page
On Monday, April 8th, a total solar eclipse will be passing through New York State. Preparing in advance of the eclipse day is important to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
Eclipse Forecast for Croton-on-Hudson
- The eclipse will begin shortly after 2 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Our area is expected to see up to 91% coverage around 3:20 PM. To see the latest eclipse forecast, go to go.nasa.gov/EclipseExplorer
Eclipse Viewing Safety Tips
- Keep Your Eyes Protected - Do not look directly at the sun during the eclipse. If your eyes are exposed to the sun without the appropriate protection, it can cause “eclipse blindness,” which can temporarily or permanently damage your eyes.
- The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed Sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” or handheld solar viewers. See the American Astrological Society's List of Suppliers of Safe Solar Viewers & Filters page for sources of solar viewers verified to be compliant with the transmittance requirements of the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard. Ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the Sun; they transmit far more sunlight than is safe for our eyes.
- For more eclipse safety tips, visit https://www.iloveny.com/events/eclipse-2024/safety/.
Westchester County Solar Eclipse Events
Westchester County Parks’ Conservation Division will host solar eclipse events county-wide, Monday, April 8, where participants can safely view the solar eclipse. Westchester County Parks will provide viewing glasses for all events as it is not safe to look directly at the solar eclipse.
The following locations will host solar eclipse events:
- Cranberry Lake Preserve in North White Plains, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Lasdon Park, Arboretum, and Veterans Memorial in Katonah, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Lenoir Preserve in Yonkers, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Events and parking are free.