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Rochester experienced a rare total solar eclipse on April 8, attracting nearly 150,000 visitors to the region. The eclipse began at 2:07 p.m., with totality starting at 3:20 p.m. and lasting for 3 minutes and 38 seconds. Scenes and locations around Greater Rochester, including Lake Ontario, were captured before, during, and after the eclipse.
Despite the likelihood of cloud cover, Rochester has a 34.3% chance of clear skies for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. Over the past 10 years, April 8 has seen varied weather conditions, with temperatures ranging from 34 to 78 degrees and occasional precipitation. Rochester's proximity to Lake Ontario may help mitigate cloud cover, making it one of the best places in New York to view the eclipse. NOAA predicts near normal precipitation and temperatures for the eclipse date, and the city's median cloud amount of just over 60% in April bodes well for potential viewing.
Rochester, NY has been experiencing bitter cold and lake effect snow, with temperatures running 8 to 10 degrees below normal and seasonal snowfall reaching 27 inches, well below the usual amount. The cold will persist through Sunday morning, bringing more lake effect snow before tapering off. However, temperatures are expected to moderate next week, reaching the 40s, and the long-range forecast for the U.S. indicates warmer than normal conditions.
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter in Adams, New York, near the shores of Lake Ontario, was felt in parts of New Hampshire and Vermont. The earthquake occurred at 2:10 p.m. on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The "Raise The Arrow" mission, funded by the OEX Recovery Group Incorporated, used an underwater drone called ThunderFish to explore the depths of Lake Ontario and search for hidden treasures. The team discovered a mystery object that had been rumored to be at the bottom of the lake for over half a century. Lake Ontario's banks contain 400 cubic miles of unexplored waters, and the ThunderFish's sonar-powered camera captured clear images of the lake bed.