Locations

WHERE TO VIEW THE ECLIPSE LOCALLY

Here is a list of eclipse watching events that we know of. Please contact the consortium through our “get involved” page if you would like to be added to the list and map!

We’re trying to keep up, but this is a team effort! Please also check our local and state tourism partners’ websites

But don’t forget, you can observe this from just about anywhere (with clear skies) using the SAFE methods described here.

 

ECLIPSE TIMING FOR THE BUFFALO AREA:

The moon’s shadow will be moving from the southwest toward the northeast.  Exact local times will vary depending on your location.

  • Partial eclipse begins a little after 2:00 pm
  • Totality will begin at about 3:15 pm, depending on your location
  • Totality will last about 3 mins and 45 secs if you are on the centerline
  • The farther you are from the centerline, the shorter totality will last
  • Sun Altitude 45 deg & Azimuth: 226 deg
  • Partial eclipse ends at about 4:30 pm
  • Overall eclipse duration: 2h 27m

BEFORE AND AFTER TOTALITY

The circumstances for each eclipse are different.  The “path of totality” for the April 2024 event is a strip about 110 miles wide, illustrated on the map below.  You’ll need to travel to a spot along this path in order to witness the total eclipse in 2024.  It is dangerous to look directly at the sun so you’ll need special protection for your eyes for all of the eclipse except for the few minutes of totality.  Even if the smallest part of the sun is still exposed, you can damage your eyes permanently.  We’ll have telescopes with special filters, projections of the sun and special “eclipse glasses” available for you.

Click HERE to go to NASA’s website with an interactive map that will show you exact times and circumstances for the eclipse.