On April 8, 2024, the moon’s shadow will pass directly over Geneseo, causing a total solar eclipse. The shadow will cross the North American Continent, from Mexico, through Texas and up through New York before exiting over the Canadian Maritime Provinces, traveling at over 2300 miles per hour as it passes over Geneseo.
Path of the Total Eclipse
Video of the path of the Solar Eclipse shadow moving across New York State on April 8, 2024:
Timeline of Eclipse from Geneseo
From the village of Geneseo, the total duration of the eclipse will be 2 hours, 27 minutes. Totality will last for 3 minutes, 14 seconds.
2:06pm – partial eclipse begins
3:19pm – total eclipse begins
3:21pm – maximum eclipse
3:23pm – total eclipse ends
4:33pm – partial eclipse ends
Tips for eclipse day
Important tips for viewing the eclipse:
- Follow the weather! This is a very rare event, and, in the case that it is cloudy in Geneseo on the day of the eclipse, you should travel to a place where it will be clear for the full experience.
- The Livingston County Tourism Board is organizing events in the county, but you can view the eclipse from any site that has a good view of the sky to the southwest. The eclipse itself will occur when the Sun is due southwest, about 45º above the horizon.
See video below for a simulation of what the eclipse will look like from Geneseo:
Eclipse Safety
Never look directly at the Sun without proper protection! Here are some tips to keep your eyes safe:
- Use eclipse glasses. Make sure they are ISO 12312-2 compliant. These can be purchased locally from the Livingston County Tourism site
- Make a pinhole camera.
- Once the Sun is in total eclipse, it is safe to remove your glasses and look directly at the Sun, but be sure to set a timer so you know when to put them back on.
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What to Look For
Solar eclipses are one of the awe-inspiring experiences in nature. Here are some things to look for during:
Eclipse Progression
- Follow the progression of the moon across the face of the sun with a pinhole camera.
- See the eclipse in shadows cast by trees.
Source: Petapixel.com
Eclipse Beginning and End
- Diamond Ring Effect – the sun peaking out on one side of the moon makes a stunning display just before / after eclipse
- Baily’s Beads – the first/last remnants of sunlight streaming through peaks and valleys on the lunar surface.
- Shadow Bands – In the minute right before and right after the eclipse, you might see weird shimmery shadows on the ground.
During Totality
- Solar Chromosphere – hot plasma that has been lifted off the sun’s surface by strong magnetic fields shows up as pink bumps and loops.
- Solar Corona – the extended, and much hotter atmosphere of the Sun only visible during an eclipse.
- Stars, Planets, and a Comet – It will become so dark that the stars will come out and Jupiter and Venus – and possibly Mars and Saturn – will be visible near the eclipsed moon. A comet may be visible then as well.
- Confused Nature – Animals may become confused thinking that the sun is setting and begin their evening activities. Crickets may start to chirp.
- 360º Sunset – You may still be able to see the sunlit surface of the Earth in all directions outside of totality on the horizon. This will make it look like sunrise/set, but in all directions at once.
