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Niagara Falls and NASA Host Historic Total Solar Eclipse Event

For the first time in 99 years, Niagara Falls will plunge into darkness during a total solar eclipse, drawing thousands of spectators and leading to widespread school closures.

  • Niagara Falls State Park, celebrating its centennial year, will experience a total solar eclipse on April 8, marking its first such event since 1925.
  • NASA officials and astronauts will be on site at Niagara Falls to give talks, with the area expecting thousands of visitors and special events planned from April 4 to 8.
  • School districts across 14 states in the eclipse's path are canceling classes or ending early on April 8 due to safety concerns, including the risk of eye injury from improper viewing.
  • Viewing conditions at Niagara Falls may be challenging due to unpredictable April weather, with a high chance of cloud cover and advice to prepare for cold and wet conditions.
  • Road closures and traffic advisories are in effect around Niagara Falls State Park and other viewing areas, with visitors encouraged to arrive early and use public transportation.
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