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The 2024 Solar Eclipse takes place on April 8, 2024, when the moon will pass directly between the earth and the sun. Tioga County will be in 97.3 - 97.9 percent totality of this amazing event. The eclipse begins at approximately 2:10 p.m. and will peak at approximately 3:21 p.m. The sun will be in view from the Experience Tioga Visitor Center Deck, 200 Front Street, Owego, NY 13827.
The maximum capacity of the deck is 40 people, so space is limited. The public is welcome. The sun will also be in view from the Owego Riverwalk directly behind the Experience Tioga Visitor Center. The safest way to view a solar eclipse, even a partial eclipse, is through eclipse glasses that meet the international safety standards. These glasses block out harmful solar radiation and reduce the sun’s brightness to a safe and comfortable level for the human eye. The Tioga County Tourism office has approved glasses available for free.
You may reserve them by calling 607-687-7440 Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email Loreen at info@experiencetioga.com.
To see what the eclipse will look like in Tioga County, go to https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when/
