"The Spectacular 1925 Total Eclipse: Buffalo's Biggest Show on Earth"

The last total solar eclipse in Buffalo occurred on January 24, 1925, with the city experiencing a minute-and-a-half of darkness despite cloudy conditions. The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will last 4 minutes and 28 seconds, crossing from Mexico to Canada and visible in cities such as Dallas, New York, and Montreal. Despite the disappointment of cloudy skies in 1925, the event drew significant attention from scientists, residents, and even animals, with preparations and observations made across the city.