"Preparing for the 2024 Solar Eclipse: Safety, History, and Weather"

As New Yorkers anticipate the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, they reflect on the total solar eclipse that occurred in January 1925, which was a significant event drawing attention from scientists, photographers, and the public. The path of totality was initially uncertain but was eventually established between West 96th and 97th Streets. The event prompted extensive preparations, including aerial photography, radio broadcasts, and safety measures for the city. Spectators used smoked glass to view the eclipse, and the impact on the electrical grid was studied. The eclipse was a moment of scientific marvel and communal reflection, with various viewpoints and reactions captured in historical records and exhibits.