Solar eclipse 2024: Peak times, path through NY, how to watch live

2024 solar eclipse: Wrap rom Vermont

The 2024 solar eclipse was a spectacle for many sitting in the path of totality. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the latest from Vermont.

NEW YORK CITY - Solar Eclipse 2024 has officially passed.

Millions of people from more than a dozen states across the US watched the moon block out the sun on Monday. Totality wasn't visible in New York City, as the Big Apple just missed the full spectacle.

What was the path of totality of the 2024 total solar eclipse? When did peak in New York?

Solar eclipse 2024: What to know for today's event

As people head out to watch the 2024 solar eclipse, you may want to leave the car at home. Roads are expected to be crowded with people trying to get the best view. FOX 5 NY’s Briella Tomassetti has the details.

Could we see the eclipse in NYC?

In NYC, the total phase of the solar eclipse WAS not visible but could be seen as a partial solar eclipse.

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Here's what the eclipse looked like in NYC. (Courtesy: NASA)

New York City eclipse timeline

2:10 p.m.: The event began the moment the edge of the moon touched the edge of the sun.

2:51 p.m.

3:25 p.m.: The maximum view (the deepest point of the eclipse) with the Sun at its most hidden.

3:58 p.m.

4:36 p.m. – The event ended when the edge of the moon left the edge of the sun.

How long did the eclipse last in NYC?

The total duration of the event in New York City was two hours and 26 minutes.

Eclipse maps

The total solar eclipse will be visible along a narrow track stretching from Texas to Maine on April 8, 2024. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout all 48 contiguous U.S. states. (NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio)

How you can enjoy the 2024 Solar Eclipse

FOX 5 NY speaks with Clint Henderson from The Points Guy to find out the best ways to experience the solar eclipse set for April 8.