Solar Eclipse Happening on Monday, August 21st
On Monday, August 21st there will be a partial eclipse of the sun in New York. For NY, it will not be totally eclipsed, but for Southern States it will be (which would be cool to see it go dark during the day). This is what you will see. Why is it a big deal? They say you won’t see this much again until 2024, but there are more partial eclipses coming up (see here for upcoming eclipses visible in NY).
In New York on August 21st:
Starting time: 1:23 pm
The most coverage will be seen at: 2:45 pm
Ending time: 4:00 pm
They say you should not look directly at the sun so you need to get glasses or make your own viewer. Here’s the directions that you can use to make a viewer.
Although you can film the solar eclipse, it is not safe to look at the sun through the camera view finder
Be aware that many places online are selling fake glasses. Amazon recalled many of those sold on their site. Be sure that yours fit the requirements with the American Astronomical Society – here
- B&H Photo Store – Order online here and then go pickup at the store here: 420 9th Avenue in Manhattan 212-444-6600. The glasses are $15 each. Or you can call before you go – they can hold a pair for you if they are still in stock. They still have two styles in stock – see here
- August 20th – this guy in Brooklyn has them – near Bay Ridge
- 7 Eleven sells the glasses 2 pairs for $3 (Call your local 7 Eleven because some are getting shipments as late as on Monday morning). Bay Ridge 7 Eleven doesn’t have it, but the one on Ralph Avenue did.
- 7 Eleven sells the glasses 2 pairs for $3 (Call your local 7 Eleven because some are getting shipments as late as on Monday morning). Bay Ridge 7 Eleven doesn’t have it, but the one on Ralph Avenue did.
- The New York Hall of Science is giving them away for free on August 14th.
- Microcenter 850 3rd Avenue sells the glasses 347-563-9880
- My neighbor got glasses at Stewarts’ (formerly Hinches) in Bay Ridge. Stewarts’ is on 5th Avenue close to 86th Street. $3.00
- Adorama Photo Store had them – call before you go 212-741-0063
- Some people got them at Warby Parker (eye glass store) for free – see here
Viewing Parties
There are viewing parties all over the city, but no one has announced a viewing party for Bay Ridge – I’m surprised there wouldn’t be one on the Pier or on the new ferries.
The New York Hall of Science is having a viewing Party on August 21st.
If you are having a viewing party, here are some ideas and here’s some party music: Total Eclipse of the Heart
Hugs,
marlene
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