Experience the Total Solar Eclipse in the Adirondacks
The Adirondacks are directly in the “path of totality” during the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse.
Photo courtesy NationalEclipse.com
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse, known as the "Great North American Eclipse," will trace a narrow path of totality across 13 U.S. states. And this path will cut right through the ADK.
If you’re a solar eclipse enthusiast, the ADK is one of the best places to enjoy this celestial event. The path of totality will cross over a large region: the northern Adirondacks, western Adirondacks, central Adirondacks, and eastern Adirondacks.
Where you are on the path of totality dictates precisely when and how long you will experience complete totality. Those closest to the center of the path will experience totality for over 3 minutes.
Communities like Potsdam, Malone, Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, Tupper Lake, Keene, Indian Lake, Inlet, Old Forge, Newcomb, Port Henry, and Schroon Lake will be in the path of totality, allowing residents and visitors the chance to see the eclipse in full. Paul Smith’s will experience the most prolonged duration of totality at 3 minutes and 24 seconds.
Adirondack communities just outside the path of totality, like Lake George, Wells and Ticonderoga, will still see a near-total solar eclipse. For example, viewers in Lake George will witness a deep partial eclipse with a magnitude of 98.9%, only 1.1% off from a total solar eclipse.
Use this interactive map to find your community or favorite destination on the path. View the time calculator for your location by entering your town in the upper right corner.
In the coming weeks and months, ADK Taste will provide updates on events and happenings related to the 2024 Eclipse, including resources on where to stay and fun things to do.
