If you’re planning to travel to the scenic city of New York in the next few years, then why not make plans to go around the time of the 2024 total solar eclipse? Take in the sites of the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Opera House. While you’re at it, why not take this opportunity to visit some of New York City’s finest observatories and science exhibits to learn more about the total solar eclipse.
American Museum of Natural History
This Museum is definitely the best place to watch the two upcoming eclipses. As they did in 2017, they will have a whole party of astronomers from NASA to explain how the eclipse happens, how often this happens, and how you can watch the eclipse safely. In the Rose Center for Earth and Space, there will also be a live feed of the eclipse from the NASA headquarters. So buy your tickets now and get a jump on the lines for this fantastic opportunity!
Pioneer Works
This multipurpose art center in the city will host the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York for an official eclipse-viewing party! In this party, they’ll go in-depth into the phases and cycles of an eclipse. The association will install solar telescopes so the eclipse can be viewed safely. So if you’re a keen amateur astronomer and you’re looking to build on your knowledge, then visit the Pioneer Works Center and take a look through their high-quality telescopes.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
The Intrepid is a decommissioned aircraft carrier-turned-museum. Furthermore, it is expected to host a free eclipse-viewing event that comes free with museum admission. The schedule includes a tour of the flight deck, a screening of NASA’s live feed, and perfect spots for viewing the event. Solar telescopes will be set up, and eclipse glasses will be given to visitors. If you have your own solar eclipse glasses, make sure to bring them in case they run out!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The rooftop of this museum has traditionally been used to take in the view of Manhattan, but it is excellent for viewing the eclipse as well. How often can you get to see the skyscrapers of the city covered in an eclipse? Be sure to take a look at the first photographs ever of a total solar eclipse from 1854! It’s an incredible exhibit and is worth checking out.
Adirondack Public Observatory
This observatory is located near Tupper Lake in New York. To be sure, this is the ideal place to observe the solar eclipse of 2024. In addition to having experts to provide you with valuable information, this Observatory is equipped with state-of-the-art viewing equipment. Thus, your experience will be as memorable as possible! Are you interested in booking a private viewing session? Contact the APO and ask about it for 2024!
So do things in style while you’re in New York. From this list, we’re sure you can find the best places to view the total solar eclipse of 2024. So get ahead on purchasing your tickets and make sure to beat the lines for each of these scientific establishments.
