New Yorkers Pay Thousands to View Rare Solar Eclipse from the Sky
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New Yorkers like Andrew Bazos are paying $2,000-$3,750 for seats on private Blade planes to view the solar eclipse from the air. The planes will fly over Buffalo, NY along the path of totality.
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Daphne Schlick and her family booked hotels in multiple locations like Kingston, Ontario and Youngstown, Ohio in case of bad weather, to ensure they can view the total eclipse.
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The solar eclipse path starts in Mexico, crosses 15 US states, and ends in Canada's maritime provinces. New Yorkers will see it just after 2pm on Monday.
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Experts anticipate a massive coronal mass ejection from the sun during the eclipse, hurling particles into space.
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The next total solar eclipse visible from parts of Europe and Africa will occur on August 12, 2026. Viewing requires proper eyewear like eclipse glasses to avoid eye damage.