"Essential Guide to the Buffalo Total Solar Eclipse"

A total solar eclipse will darken Western New York on Monday, with Buffalo experiencing over three minutes of totality starting at 3:18 p.m. Eclipse glasses are necessary for viewing the partial eclipse, and various events are planned across the region. Some schools, businesses, and government offices will be closed or have altered hours. Taking photos of the partial eclipse with a phone can damage it, but it's safe to do so during totality. The next total solar eclipse in Buffalo is not expected until October 26, 2144.