"Best Viewing Spots for NYC Solar Eclipse"

On April 8, a solar eclipse will be visible in New York and surrounding areas, and there are various free and ticketed events to watch the spectacle, including viewing parties at the American Museum of Natural History and Intrepid Museum in Manhattan, Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Green Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, and New York Hall of Science in Queens. Additional events are also planned in Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers, offering activities such as ballet performances, NASA astronaut talks, and interactive activities.