Excitement for the solar eclipse is building in New York

The BBC's Nada Tawfik describes the moment clouds parted, allowing thousands to experience the full eclipse. The eclipse at Niagara Falls: 'Wow! Spectacular' The BBC describes the event as'spectacular' and 'Wow!' The BBC also describes how clouds parted allowing thousands of people to see the eclipse.

Upstate New York, is one of the many US States which will fall under the path of the moon's shadow as it races to the northeast from Texas through to Maine on April 8. The eclipse will take place in the U.S. from April 8, 2024.

The path of totality sweeps over Niagara Falls, New York. Spectators gather for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the iconic waterfalls under the rare and dramatic backdrop of a total solar eclipse. Niagara Falls is expected to be the only place in the country to witness a total eclipse.

Clouds are causing concern for visibility of Monday's total solar eclipse. The eclipse will be the first of its kind in Niagara Falls, N.Y. The event will take place on Monday, August 21, at 8.30 p.m. ET.

Niagara Falls, New York is one of the top destinations to view the solar eclipse in 2024. The area's most-popular tourist attractions include Maid of the Mist boats running during the eclipse. Niagara Falls is also a popular destination to view a solar eclipse.