Bronxites wishing to view the historic solar eclipse traveled to different parts of the borough to witness this once in a lifetime phenomena.
On Monday, August 21, residents converged onto the Pelham Bay Library, Van Cortlandt Park and St. Barnabas Hospital’s campus to safely view the maximum eclipse at 2:44 p.m.
The next solar eclipse is scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024.
Maia Madrid enjoyed safely viewing the solar eclipse at Pelham Bay Library’s event.
Photo by Miriam Quin
One Bronxite got creative making his own solar eclipse safe viewing helmet.
Photo by Miriam Quin
Slyvia Garcia (l) and Martha Salas (r) were very excited watching this year’s solar eclipse.
Photo by Miriam Quin
Two young Bronxites tested out their homemade solar eclipse safe viewing devices.
Photo by Miriam Quin
Bronxites of all ages were thrilled while participating in this once in a lifetime event.
Photo by Miriam Quin
Some Bronxites used potato chip cans with pin holes poked into them in order to safely view the eclipse.
Photo by Miriam Quin
Augie watched the historic solar eclipse while wearing protective goggles.
Photo by Walter Pofeldt
St. Barnabas Hospital staff eagerly awaited the solar eclipse.
Photo courtesy of St. Barnabas Hospital
