"April 8 Solar Eclipse: Planning Tips and Safety Precautions for Upstate and Long Island Viewers"

On April 8, a solar eclipse will be visible, with Long Island experiencing a partial eclipse while the "path of totality" will stretch from Texas to Maine. Long Islanders are preparing for the event, with schools and parks planning viewing parties. Special eclipse viewing glasses are available for purchase or free at select locations. Upstate New York is expecting hundreds of thousands of visitors for the total eclipse, with officials advising on travel and safety preparations. Enthusiasts, including members of the Amateur Observers' Society, are making plans to travel to the path of totality for this rare astronomical event.