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The upcoming solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event. The next time a solar eclipse will grace the skies over the continental U.S. is 2044, but the next time you'll see a total solar eclipse in New York will be 2079. That's why you really don't want to miss it.  So when exactly is it? With help from Bill Nye and other science experts, we've got the details on how to safely see this solar spectacle. RECOMMENDED: Everything you need to know about New York's once-in-a-lifetime 2024 solar eclipse When is the 2024 solar eclipse? The total solar eclipse is during the afternoon on Monday, April 8, 2024. Tell your boss you need to step away for the afternoon—feel free to use this article as your excuse. Photograph: By Mihai O Coman / Shutterstock What time will the eclipse happen in NYC? In terms of exact timing, totality varies from place to place. For New York City, we’ll be able to see the Moon cover up to 90 percent of the Sun at 3:25pm, NASA explains. Skies here will start to darken around 2:51pm and will start lightening once again by 3:58pm. Set an alarm so you don't miss it! As for the Buffalo area, the partial eclipse will begin around 2:04pm, with totality running from 3:18pm-3:22pm. Rochester follows just a few minutes behind with totality around 3:20pm.  NASA's got a chart with exact timings here. You can input your ZIP code to find out totality times near you.  Where's best to watch? Grab your special eclipse glasses and get outside!  New York City isn't in the pat

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If you want to see the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, you've got to protect your eyes. While you can buy special solar eclipse glasses (there are even Bill Nye-branded ones!), you can score a pair for free at several locations around town.  NASA has all the intel on exactly what you'll need to keep your eyes safe during the eclipse. As they put it: "You must look through safe solar viewing glasses ('eclipse glasses') or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times. Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses; regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun." So follow the rules from NASA and go pick up a pair of eclipse glasses; here's where to go. RECOMMENDED: Bill Nye answers all your burning questions about the solar eclipse Photograph: Shutterstock/Nature's Charm 1. Public libraries Solar eclipse glasses are being distributed on a first-come, first-served basis daily until supplies last at all New York Public Library and Queens Public Library. They'll also be available at Brooklyn Public Library locations on select dates. Just a heads up that you'll have to sign a liability waiver when you pick up your pair.  The giveaway is offered in partnership with the National Esports Association (NEA), whose recent "Look Up!" campaign encourages New Yorkers to experience the solar eclipse safely. Photograph: By rblfmr / Shutterstock 2. New York Welcome Centers  Limited-edition I LOVE NY eclipse glasses are available at 30 locations thro

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Although today's forecast looks slightly better than yesterday's, we're technically still in the midst of the "long duration storm system" that Governor Kathy Hochul warned residents about earlier this week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dan Martland (@dantvusa) Social media is filled with posts depicting the severity of yesterday's rain—from flooded subways to power outages and more—but we found one specific photo taken by the Statue of Liberty that truly knocked us off our feet. In the picture, taken by photographer Dan Martland and posted on Instagram, a lightning bolt seems to directly hit (or, honestly, come out of), Lady Liberty's torch. Martland was able to catch the happening from a bunch of different perspectives, as seen in the carousel of photos he posted, each one cooler than the one before. One of the pro's followers commented on the post, specifically asking Martland how he captured the event. "I usually track the weather with apps and head out if it's looking good," he responded. "I've had times where I've been out for eight hours and got nothing. Today was only an hour. The storm passed pretty quick. And the apps showed that there was no more cells coming my way. [...] These are still. I use a lightning trigger." Whatever he did, the results are awesome!

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Bill Nye says you can’t miss this month’s solar eclipse. For more than three decades, Bill Nye the Science Guy has zanily schooled us on everything science, from dinosaurs to digestion and skin to space. And now, he's making sure that we all take in the celestial spectacle that is this year's solar eclipse. “I really encourage everybody to take that day, that midday drive up the road. Get in the totality,” he tells Time Out New York. “If you're not quite in the path, it’s not quite the same.” On Monday, April 8, the sky will dim as the moon eclipses the sun, casting swaths of North America in darkness for just a few minutes. Here in New York City, the solar eclipse will hit around 3:25pm—and it’s going to be a big moment, according to the authority on planetary matters. RECOMMENDED: Everything you need to know about New York's once-in-a-lifetime 2024 solar eclipse “You're talking about three minutes, 18 seconds ... it will change your life," he tells us. It will change your life. New York City isn’t in the direct path of the eclipse, meaning we’ll see only about 89% of the totality. An interactive map on the Planetary Society’s website shows that some nearby cities, like Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse will see the full eclipse—and Nye says it’s worth getting there to see it in full.    Photograph: By Sela Shiloni | Design by Onik Hossain and Bryan Mayes   But if you can’t make it out of the city, there are plenty of eclipse events to enjoy here. Even if you just head out

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Looking for the best things to do in NYC this weekend? Whether you’re the group planner searching for more things to do in NYC today or you have no plans yet, here are some ideas to add to your list for this weekend: Queens Night Market, Manhattan Vintage Show, the Brooklyn Yearbook launch party, DUMBO Open Studios, Good France Week, and free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in NYCRECOMMENDED: The best New York attractions Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

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New Yorkers have their fair share of disasters to worry about: hurricanes, nor'easters, subway shutdowns. But earthquakes? Fuggedaboutit! On Friday, April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the boroughs, shocking and rocking New Yorkers. The tremor occurred near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, about 40 miles west of New York City, around 10:20 am, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. And while the rumbler was an unusual experience for us, it turns out that earthquakes are more common in New York City than you might think—they’re normally just very small. “Today’s earthquake was surprising for many, but the New York City Metro area sees smaller-scale seismic activity quite frequently,” says Keiji Hammond, a Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences specialist at the American Museum of Natural History. “The Earth has continued to shift in very slow increments even in our relatively calm region causing an occasional slippage which can be felt,” she adds. “That said, this was one of the stronger earthquakes we’ve experienced here recently, seemingly occurring a few times a century. We can expect these earthquakes to occur periodically throughout our lifetimes, and well beyond.” Here’s a brief history of earthquakes in NYC: 1. NYC has had at least 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.4 or higher According to the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University, we’ve had 18 “large” earthquakes since 1737. Today was the 19th. 2. Both of the biggest earthquakes originat

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Choosing a favorite restaurant in New York City is a joyful task with myriad possibilities depending on the occasion, mood and even the time of year. Your favorite dive, fine dining destination and 'any night' type of place might all occupy top spots on your personal best list in spite of their disparate qualities.  Our list of NYC’s 50 best restaurants is the same, spanning each of those categories and more to comprise a catalogue of all the places we wish we were at right now. They don’t have to be the newest or the most recently reviewed, just places that we want to return to again and again, and that we think that you will, too.  RECOMMENDED: NYC's best new restaurants of 2023 Note: Many of the city’s best chefs, restaurants and concepts have been welcomed into the Time Out Market. Because that is the highest honor we can award, establishments related to the market have not been ranked here, but you can see them below.  Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

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Spring has sprung! Some of the best events in NYC are set to bloom in April 2024. Aside from celebrating holidays like Easter, you'll be able to take in the gorgeous blooms at the dazzling Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden. Speaking of buds, take advantage of checking out the best NYC parks, while all the flowers and trees are starting to bloom. And there’s even more greenery fun for outdoorsy folks—Earth Day, of course.  RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar in 2024

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April 2024: Looking for the best things to do as spring blooms in NYC? Our iconic museums, big attractions, and favorite restaurants have the coolest exhibits, shows and menus right now. This month, welcome the warmer weather with outdoor festivals, must-see museum exhibits and buzzy Broadway shows. From its art museums (The Met and Frick Madison) to its attractions (The Bronx Zoo and sunrises from the Empire State Building), New York City is the best city in the world. Its dining and drinking scenes are still unbeatable and boast killer bars, restaurants and offering creative new inventions. Every day, we’re discovering something new and wonderful about our city, whether it’s one of the best parks, some incredible views, must-see art, or hidden gem stores. Time Out editors comb through our exhaustive things to do lists, restaurant reviews and theater reporting to highlight and select the best of the best for this ultimate guide each month. So, consider below your NYC Bible. 

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One of the coolest events of the year is coming up on Monday, April 8, 2024—a total solar eclipse. Though New York City isn’t in the path of totality, we’ll still see 89% coverage, which still promises a freaky and fun spectacle.  In New York City, we’ll be able to see the moon cover up to 90% of the sun at 3:25pm, while other parts of the state will see totality. It’s a really big deal: The next time a solar eclipse will grace the skies over the continental U.S. is 2044, but the next time you’ll see a total solar eclipse in the state will be 2079. That’s why museums and cultural institutions across the city and region are going all out to make sure you experience it safely. Here’s what to bookmark for April 8. RECOMMENDED: Everything you need to know about New York's once-in-a-lifetime 2024 solar eclipse