Total Solar Eclipse: A Spectacular View From Space Captured by NASA Video admin, April 9, 2024 The western and northern regions of New York State experienced a total solar eclipse, which was the first of its kind in nearly a century. The event marked a rare celestial event that captivated the United States, as the path of totality crossed cities and sparked excitement across the country. Starting in Mazatlan, the Mexican beachside resort town, the eclipse journeyed across the southern border of the United States near Eagle Pass in southern Texas. This eclipse was historically significant, as it will not be visible across the contiguous US until August 2044. Additionally, an annular eclipse, which occurs when the moon cannot completely block the sun, will not reappear in this part of the world until 2046. NASA emphasizes the importance of using specialized eye protection for solar viewing, highlighting that it is unsafe to look directly at the sun without proper precautions. It warns against looking at the sun through camera lenses, binoculars, or telescopes without a special-purpose solar filter, as it could lead to severe eye injury. The eclipse can also have an impact on weather, with changes in temperature, wind speed, and humidity occurring as the moon casts a shadow on Earth’s surface. This provides scientists with an opportunity to better understand solar material flows and the interaction of charged particles with Earth’s atmosphere, which has implications for GPS and long-distance radio communications. (Written excerpts are not altered by NDTV staff and are sourced from a syndicated feed.) No specific category name applicable.