Posted in Buffalo April 14, 2020 by

The City Of Buffalo Will Have A Front Row Seat For The Next Solar Eclipse

Here in the city of Buffalo, we tend to miss out on major events that happen in the skies up above us, simply due to major factors like light pollution. Luckily for those of us who live in and directly around the Queen City, you’ll be glad to hear that one of North America’s most anticipated celestial events will be happening in Buffalo’s skies. If you’re eager for something to look forward to, then see what makes this upcoming solar eclipse so special from all the rest.

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While Earth is no stranger to experiences solar eclipses, the upcoming total solar eclipse of 2024 is the first to be passing through the United States since 2017.
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And guess who has a front-row seat to this jaw-dropping event? That's right, Buffalo!
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will begin making its path out on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, whereafter it'll continue its path up across North America until it finally reaches the Atlantic Coast of Canada.
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While only a total of 13 states will be able to view the 2024 total solar eclipse, an even smaller number of cities will be in the eclipse's path of totality.
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In equally exciting news, the city of Buffalo also happens to have the longest totality time out of any of New York's cities and happens to have one of the longest times in all of the United States.
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Set to begin at 3:18 p.m., Buffalo will have impeccable views of the total solar eclipse until 3:45 p.m. on this day in 2024.
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If you've yet to get a good look at a solar eclipse and what it's like to experience this kind of epic celestial event, then you won't want to forget about marking down April 8, 2024 on your calendars.
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To get a list of companies that sell eclipse eyewear that meets the international standard recommended by NASA and to find out other information about the 2024 total solar eclipse crossing over North America, click here.

If you can’t wait until 2024 to set your sights on Mother Nature’s stunning work, then get a look at how America’s Tallest Black Locust Tree Is In A Small-Town Front Yard Just Outside Buffalo!

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