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This composite image of 13 photographs shows the progression of a total solar eclipse, from right to left, at Madras High School in Madras, Ore., on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.

Your guide to the total solar eclipse

About this section By BEN BEAGLE
ben@batavianews.com

O
This keepsake special sec- tion on the timing of the eclipse, n Monday, April
tion is a collection of stories to expected weather and a total 8, millions of
help you prepare for the total so- solar eclipse play list — with people around
lar eclipse coming to our area on an invitation for you to suggest
Monday, April 8. more songs. The section also the country are
The section is created in showcases previously published expected to turn their
collaboration with the Genesee content such as a look back at gaze skyward as the first
County Chamber of Commerce, the last total solar eclipse in Bat- total solar eclipse since
which has provided some of the avia.
editorial content. Other stories If you are looking for things to 2017 will be visible from
come from the efforts of Daily do, you will find a compilation of most of the continental
News staff and our wire ser- activities on pages 8 and 9. The United States. And it will
vices. list features Genesee County be quite a sight right here
The section includes original programs. Look for similar infor-
content such as an overview of mation for Livingston, Orleans in Genesee County.
the eclipse and what to expect, and Wyoming counties in up- Even if the weather is less
along with four eclipse phenom- coming issues of The Daily News than ideal, we should still
enon to watch for. It has informa- and Livingston County News. see some dramatic effects.
The four-county GLOW
region of Genesee, Living-
ston, Orleans and Wyoming
Every Friday Every counties finds itself in the DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO
Fresh Haddock, Saturday path of totality, meaning we Peyton Price looks up at the eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. Peyton was among many view-
Beer Battered & Prime Rib will have an opportunity to ers on the lawn at Richmond Memorial Library in Batavia.
Broiled
Homemade
see a total solar eclipse. a once-in-a-lifetime expe- passes between the sun and
what the GLOW region saw
All New Salad Bar Soup & Chili People outside the path the Earth and, if the path is
in 2017. rience.
will see a partial solar
The upcoming eclipse Here’s what you need to positioned precisely, blocks
eclipse, which will darken
— some 44 million people know: 100% of the sun. Commu-
the sky but not as dramat-
are in the path of totality — nities in the path of totality
ically. What is a will find themselves briefly
OUTSIDE DINING The path of totality will allow many people to
Open Daily for Food Until Closing 1928 Broadway (Rt. 20) Darien, NY 14040 share in the “wonder of the total solar eclipse? plunged into darkness.
stretches diagonally from
universe without going very There are several kinds of According to NASA, a total
Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Specials All Weekend Long! through Texas to Maine far,” NASA’s eclipse program eclipses. solar eclipse can darken the
before exiting over eastern manager Kelly Korreck told Generally, a solar eclipse sky “as if it were dawn or
Eclipse Buckets Canada. The path is roughly the Associated Press. occurs when the moon dusk.”
Drink 115 miles wide, with some The April 8 eclipse will passes between the Earth Partial solar eclipses are
of be the first time in nearly and the sun, projecting a much more common and
Specials variations. Locally, if you
Genesee are within 20 miles north 100 years that our region shadow back on the Earth’s occur when the sun, moon
• and Earth are not complete-
Eclipse Beer or south of Batavia you will experience a total surface. These shadows can
solar eclipse. And the next briefly block out the sun’s ly aligned.
BBQ Burger Specials shouldn’t miss anything.
The path of totality
Those outside the path chance to see one in this rays for a brief time.
provides the best view — so
Live music by Right as Rain -2pm Monday, April 8th of totality will only witness region is not until 2144, A total solar eclipse
a partial eclipse, which is making the upcoming event occurs when the moon See GUIDE T3
 March 2024 T3

Guide the sun. Without them, too

much light could harm your
this celestial event into a
celebration, many Genesee
From T2 retinas and lead to solar ret-
County communities are
inopathy, also called eclipsehosting organized viewing
much so that it is safe to retinopathy, causing partial parties and family-friendly
briefly look at the eclipse or complete blindness. eclipse activities. Some
without eye protection During totality, when theevents do require tickets.
while the moon completely sun is completely shroud- You can find information
blocks the sun’s light for a ed, it is OK to remove your on many fun things to do in
few minutes. glasses and look with your Genesee County on pages 8
During totality, you will naked eyes. and 9 of this special section.
be able to not only see the Plan on taking pictures, Information for Livingston,
sun’s outer atmosphere, or using binoculars or a Orleans and Wyoming
but also nearby stars and telescope? You’ll want to counties will be included in
planets — and possibly, a outfit your equipment with upcoming editions.
comet (more on that inside a special solar filter for Also, be sure to check
this section). safe viewing. Pointing your
out the story on page 6 for
The best-case scenario is camera or phone directly at
expert advice on planning
for clear or nearly skies. If it the sun without a protective
NASA/DAILY NEWS GRAPHIC for the eclipse.
is too cloudy, eclipse watch- filter can harm the sensors
This graphic shows the alignment for a total solar eclipse. inside the device. Wherever you choose, be
ers won’t be able to see the
actual eclipse. However, sure to find a place with a
you will still experience the
Where can I watch clear southwest view.
cesco said. Sunglasses are not enough. “Your mother was right. It the solar eclipse? You may want to scope
darkening and temperature
“Understanding the Special eclipse glasses are can damage your vision.”
changes, which could be as Many places in the GLOW out locations a few days
cycle length of all of those crucial to be safe. Looking
much as 10 to 15 degrees While wearing eclipse region will have a good view before to make sure the sun
cooler right before and factors, you can essentially at the sun without the spe- glasses, you shouldn’t be will be viewable there. Take
of the eclipse. One might
during totality. (The aver- predict when and where (a cial glasses risks permanent able to see anything until note of where in the sky the
be your own backyard. But
age temperature on April 8 solar eclipse) will happen,” damage to your eyesight. if you’re looking to turn See GUIDE T4
you turn your gaze toward
in Western New York ranges DiFrancesco said. Eclipse glasses are
from 51 degrees in Buffalo inexpensive and widely
What time is the eclipse? available. Area libraries,
to 53 degrees in Rochester,
Eclipse times vary, but chambers of commerce,
according to historical data
in the GLOW region, the tourism agencies and some
from the National Weather
Service.) eclipse will begin just be- businesses have glasses.
fore 2:06 p.m. on April 8. Locally, the Genesee Coun-
How do we know an An eclipse goes through ty Chamber of Commerce
eclipse is coming? several phases as the moon is offering special cow-
Scientists are able to moves across the sky. For themed commemorative
track the elements neces- about 1 hour and 13 min- glasses.
sary for a solar eclipse to oc- utes the moon will obscure It is crucial that the
cur, said Nicholas DiFran- more and more of the sun. glasses say that they are ISO
cesco, assistant teaching Totality will arrive around 12312-2 approved. The des-
professor of geology at the 3:19 p.m. and lasts 3 min- ignation comes from the In-
University at Buffalo. utes and 42 seconds (plus ternational Organization for
As the moon goes around or minus a few seconds, Standardization and meets
Earth, its orbit is not always depending on your exact the worldwide standard for
perfectly aligned with the location.) looking at the sun from an
sun and Earth. A solar After totality, the moon unmagnified perspective.
eclipse happens when the continues its path across Eclipse glasses have
moon comes directly in the sky and gradually un- heavy filters that protect
between Earth and the sun, covers the sun in a second your eyes from the sun’s
DiFrancesco said. partial phase. The eclipse harmful UV rays. Make sure
Additionally, a solar ends for Genesee County they are not scratched, torn
eclipse can occur only viewers around 4:30 p.m. or have a hole.
during a new moon, when “Most of us remember
How do I safely watch
the moon is in the sky our mother saying: ‘Never
during the daytime. And, the solar eclipse? look directly at the sun be-
the moon’s orbit has to It is never safe to look cause it’ll hurt your eyes,’”
bring it close enough to directly into the sun, not says UR Medicine ophthal-
Earth to be large enough to even during an eclipse, mologist Rajeev Ramchan-
block out the sun, DiFran- without protective eyewear. dran of Flaum Eye Institute.
T4 March 2024 GeneSEE the Eclipse

Guide When is the next

total solar eclipse? 4 phenomenon to watch for during eclipse
FROM T3
While total solar eclips- Via NASA AND at the beginning and end of totality
sun is at about 3:20 p.m. ines occur every couple of ASTRONOMY MAGAZINE during a total solar eclipse. Totality is
the days leading up to the years, they are often most There are several distinct stages of almost here – but keep those eclipse
eclipse. visible in far off and diffi- a total solar eclipse that observers can glasses on!
Other viewing ideas cult places to reach. The watch for. You must not remove your
eclipse glasses until the moon has
Totality
There are several crafty next total solar eclipse completely covered the sun, the por- Once the diamond ring disappears
alternatives for viewing in 2026 will hit northern
tion of the eclipse known as totality. and there is no longer any direct
the eclipse. Greenland, Iceland and sunlight, you may remove your eclipse
As the moon passes between the sun
Consider a pinhole Spain. glasses and look at the total eclipse
and Earth, at first it does not complete-
project. Simply take a The next total solar ly cover the sun. The sun appears to safely with the naked eye. During BILL INGALLS/NASA
manila folder and cut it eclipse hitting North have a crescent shape. Along the way, totality, viewers may be able to see the A partial solar eclipse emerges from
in half, poke a hole in one America is 2033, with there will be several other phenome- chromosphere (a region of the solar behind the U.S. Capitol on June 10,
half and set the other half Alaska the sole beneficia- atmosphere, appearing as the thin cir-
non to watch for. 2021, as seen from Arlington, Va.
down on the ground diag- ry. Then, in 2044, totality Here’s a capsule look at what you cle of pink around the Moon) and the
onally against something, may see while viewing the total solar corona (the outer solar atmosphere,
will begin in Greenland
so that it is facing toward eclipse on April 8:
and cross through West- appearing as streams of white light).
the sun.
ern Canada, Montana and Be vigilant to protect your eyes and
Then, with your back Shadow Bands
put your eclipse glasses back on before
towards the sun, hold the North and South Dakota. Shadow bands are rapidly moving,
folder up so that the small In 2045, a total solar totality ends. Totality may last only a
long, dark bands separated by white minute or two in some locations.
light passing through the eclipse will stretch from spaces that can be seen on the sides
hole you punctured is now California to Florida, but During totality, take a few seconds
of buildings or the ground just before to observe the world around you. You
reflecting on the second the GLOW region will be and after totality, though they can be
piece of folder. may be able to see a 360 degree sunset.
out of the path of totality. very faint and difficult to photograph. AUBREY GEMIGNANI/NASA
Watch then as the small You may also be able to see some
For us, our next best Earth’s upper atmosphere contains Baily’s Beads appear as the moon
light reflecting through particularly bright stars or planets in makes its final move over the Sun
chance to view a total so- turbulent cells of air that distort the the darkened sky. The air temperature
the hole in the folder sharp-edged light from the solar sur- during the total solar eclipse on Aug.
changes as the eclipse oc- lar eclipse comes in 2144. will drop and often an eerie silence 21, 2017 above Madras, Ore.
--- face, the same way it distorts starlight
curs. Do not look directly will settle around you. It is also worth
and causes stars to twinkle.
at the sun through the Includes reporting from stealing a peek at the people around
To increase your chances of viewing
hole in the folder. Tribune News Service. you – many people have a deep emo-
this phenomenon, Astronomy maga-
tional response when the sun goes into
zine suggests consider out a light-col-
totality.
Stop in and
ored sheet or large piece of white
paper or cardboard on the ground Brightening reappears
donate $10 before an eclipse. The light, flat surface
can help highlight the shadow bands if
As the moon continues to move
or more to:
across the face of the sun, you will be-
they occur. gin to see brightening on the opposite
Baily’s Beads side from where the diamond ring
and receive 2 As the moon continues to move shone at the beginning. This is the low- CARLA THOMAS/NASA
As the last bits of sunlight pass
pair of 2024 across the sun, several points of light
shine around the moon’s edges.
er atmosphere of the sun, beginning to
peek out from behind the moon and it through the valleys on the moon’s
Eclipse Known as Baily’s Beads, these are light is your signal to stop looking directly
at the eclipse. Make sure your eclipse
limb, and the faint corona around
the sun is just becoming visible, it
glasses!
rays from the sun streaming through looks like a ring with glittering dia-
the valleys along the moon’s horizon. glasses are back on – or you are other-
monds on it.
Baily’s Beads are very short-lived, and wise watching the eclipse through a
may not last long enough to be notice- safe, indirect method – before the first
able to all observers of the total solar flash of sunlight appears around the
eclipse. edges of the Moon.
Diamond Ring Repeat performance
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Baily’s Beads will begin to disap-
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Comet could be spectacular guest at eclipse

By CHRIS BROCK nature of comets could also
Watertown Daily Times bring something spectac-
A comet is on a path that ular to GLOW region skies
could add star power to the during the April 8 eclipse.
April 8 eclipse. “Comet 12P is known
Astronomy magazine for its dramatic outbursts,
reported in its April 2023 during which the ice
issue that amateur astron- ball loses a substantial
omer, astrophotographer amount of material, both
and longtime comet-lover ice that sublimates into
Dave Weixelman of Nevada gas and dust shed into the
City, California, discovered surrounding space,” the
that comet Pons-Brooks Scientific American article
will be near the eclipsed reads. “This causes the
sun during totality of the comet to appear brighter
2024 total solar eclipse. The by increasing the size of the
GLOW region is in that path fuzzy halo around it.”
of totality. The comet, O’Donoghue
The Astronomy maga- said, is currently below
zine article was headlined, the brightness observable
“The ‘Devil comet’ will by the human eye. “If the
be visible during the 2024 comet develops a tail, that
total solar eclipse.” may make it easier to spot,
Meanwhile, Scientific but it may be hard without
American reported that the binoculars,” she said.
comet, discovered in 1812, According to NASA,
will make its closest ap- comet 12P is nicknamed
proach to the sun in April, “Devil Comet” for its horn-
with its closest approach NIELANDER VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS/ CREATIVE COMMONS CC0 1.0 UNIVERSAL PUBLIC DOMAIN DEDICATION like appearance and that
April 21. One planetary Comet 12P, also known as the Pons–Brooks comet, is shown in a March 7 photograph. The comet has an orbital pe- “fans of interstellar space-
scientist told Scientific riod of 71 years. Comet Pons-Brooks was discovered at Marseilles Observatory in July 1812 by Jean-Louis Pons, and flight have also suggested
American that the comet then later recovered in 1883 by William Robert Brooks. the distorted shape of this
is one of the brightest in methane ice, ammonia and about 24 1/2 degrees large comet’s central coma
history.
It’s uncertain how visible
“Based on the current observations, ice) being sublimated by northeast from the eclipsed looks like the Millennium
sunlight and that gas burst- Sun. Falcon” from “Star Wars.” It
Comet 12P will be during during totality, the comet may be just ing off the comet’s surface “This means the comet last visited the inner solar
the eclipse, even in favor-
able weather. But if clear, barely visible to the naked eye, or dragging some dust with it will be potentially visible
that reflects the sunlight,” at mid-eclipse to those
system in 1954.
The comet was discov-
stars and some planets will
come into view. sky watchers may need binoculars to spot it.” she explained. searching
or a
with
telescope,
binoculars
or capturing
ered
Pons.
in 1812 by Jean Louis
It was rediscovered
“Although the sun will That creates what we see
- Scientific American article as the coma, or nebulous the scene with a camera,” (confirmed) in 1883 by
be blocked at that time, the the magazine says. American William R.
sky won’t reach true night- about Comet 12P, the Pons-Brooks Comet envelope — the bright
region at the head of the The “famously fickle” Brooks.
time hues — it will be more
like twilight — and our comet and the tail.
home star’s outer atmo- “The bursting is not pre-
sphere, or corona, will be Henry Priest Professor of lar event,” O’Donoghue dictable so comets often
shining as well. Based on Physics at St. Lawrence said. “We usually can’t see brighten and dim unex-
the current observations, University in Canton, said comets that close to the sun pectedly,” O’Donoghue
during totality, the comet she recently learned of the because of the glare of its said. “Let’s hope this one
comet’s potential to be light. I hope it turns out to brightens near the sun on April 8, 2024
may be just barely visible Enjoy the Eclipse and
to the naked eye, or sky viewable during the eclipse be spectacular.” April 8.”
by reading the Astronomy But comets, O’Dono- Wiexelman told As- please stay safe!
watchers may need binoc-
ulars to spot it,” Scientific magazine article. ghue said, are “famously tronomy magazine that
American said in its report “The comet is certainly fickle.” during the eclipse, com-
by Meghan Bartels. out there and could add “They glow due to et Pons-Brooks will be
Aileen A. O’Donoghue, to an already spectacu- volatile ices (water ice, slightly southeast of Jupiter
T6 March 2024 GeneSEE the Eclipse

GLOW schools to be
closed for April 8 eclipse Know where to be on April 8
By DAILY NEWS STAFF for 2024. Officials
Spring break will be a lit- All Wyoming County pub- recommend
tle longer for students in the lic schools will be closed.
four-county GLOW region as All Livingston County people plan early
all public schools in Genesee, schools, including SUNY
Livingston, Orleans and Wyo- Geneseo, Genesee Valley By BRIAN QUINN
ming counties will be closed Christian School, St. Agnes bquinn@batavianews.com
on April 8, the day of the total School, and Lima Christian Know where you want to
solar eclipse. School are closed April 8. be before the big day. In a
For the first time in almost Schools in Genesee and nutshell, that’s the advice
100 years, a total solar eclipse Orleans counties are also Rochester Eclipse Task Force
– when the moon comes be- closed for the day. Chair Debra Ross has for
tween the sun and Earth – is The eclipse starts a little residents.
set to occur over Western after 2 p.m. in the GLOW re- “Before April 8, everyone
New York. gion – times vary depending should decide where they
Many communities in the on your location – and lasts
until about 4:30 p.m. The
want to be standing when
GLOW region find them- the eclipse happens,” she
selves in the eclipse’s path of phase of totality starts as ear-
totality and those that are not ly as 3:18 p.m. in the Genesee said. “There are two kinds
can still expect quite a show – County towns of Oakfield of eclipse experiences: ‘We’
so long as the weather coop- and Pembroke and a about a eclipse experiences, where
erates. minute later elsewhere, and you’re standing in a crowd
Many schools in the GLOW lasts for roughly 3 minutes, 40 of people, all exclaiming —
region had built the day off seconds, with variations de- and screaming and crying
into their academic calendars pending on location. — together, or ‘me’ eclipses,
where you’re on your own or
with a few people you love
Voted #1 for Best Floor Coverings in the GLOW Region! as the sun, moon, and Earth
align with you, and you feel a
bond with the natural world DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO
unmatchable by any other Stephanie Mott watches the Aug. 21, 2017, eclipse from the lawn at Richmond Memo-
experience on Earth.” rial Library in Batavia. The 2017 eclipse was a partial solar eclipse.
Deciding where you want
to be will govern whether the sky to become as dark as long as possible to avoid given their employees the
you travel to one of the area’s as deep twilight, bright stars contributing to the mass exo- day off for the eclipse. Those
larger “we” eclipse experienc- and planets to appear, and dus that tends to happen after who haven’t can still have
es that day or stay home, Ross, the sun’s outer atmosphere, totality ends — both for your activities for the eclipse, such
also co-chair for the Amer- called the corona, to shine own sake and for the sake of as allowing workers to bring
ican Astronomical Society around the black disk of the our area’s roads.” their kids to work so they can
Solar Eclipse Task Force, says. moon’s silhouette. Changes People should avoid going
watch the eclipse together in
On April 8, the path of the in temperature, winds and anywhere on April 8 except
animal behavior occur during for where they are going to be the afternoon.
eclipse enters the United

10% off the time around totality. during the eclipse, she said. “Every business has the
States in Texas and travels
through Oklahoma, Ar- It will be the first total “Make sure you have no opportunity to create these
kansas, Missouri, Illinois, eclipse visible in our area appointments outside of lasting warm fuzzy mem-
all in-stock Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, since 1925; the next will occur home or work, get your gro- ories for their employees.
Pennsylvania, New York, Ver- in 2144. ceries and prescriptions be- Everybody wants to remem-
flooring special mont, New Hampshire, and “No matter where you’re forehand, fill up your car with ber where they were in the
for the week Maine before exiting through standing, as long as you’re in-
side the path of totality, it’s a
gas on that days in advance,”
Ross said. “We definitely en-
eclipse,” said Ross, who owns
eastern Canada. KidsOutAndAbout.com. “I
of the eclipse Batavia and Genesee great place to experience the courage no unnecessary trav- have 21 employees. They all
County sit directly in the path eclipse,” Ross said. “We en- el that day. Besides, you want
*Offer valid 4/8-4/12/24 only have a paid day off. I have
*Cash and carry only of totality, and viewers will courage people to get where to make the day extra-mem-
they’re going to be for the orable, saturating yourself in been planning for this for sev-
experience 3 minutes and 42
seconds of totality beginning eclipse by late morning/early the eclipse experience. It is en years. I want to make sure
at 3:19 p.m. and a partial afternoon on April 8 to help not an ordinary day.” my employees have the kind
eclipse for nearly 2 1/2 hours alleviate the traffic pressures Along with some schools of peak experience in 2017
651 East Main St., Batavia, NY 14020 • 343-7830
that afternoon. before the eclipse, and then to being closed on April 8, Ross and that we have the oppor-
Visit our web site at: WillsCarpetOneBatavia.com
A total solar eclipse causes stay in place after the eclipse said lots of employers have tunity to have in 2024.”
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NASA’S SCIENTIFIC VISUALIZATION STUDIO

This map illustrates the paths of the moon’s shadow across the U.S. during the 2024 total solar eclipse. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North and Central America
creating a path of totality. During a total solar eclipse, the moon completely blocks the sun while it passes between the sun and Earth, causing the sky to darken as if dawn or dusk.

Timing of the eclipse by Genesee County municipality

By GENESEE COUNTY seconds, depending on loca- Times by Genesee County Byron Oakfield Pembroke
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE tion.) Partial begins at 2:06:18 Partial begins at 2:04:54 Partial begins at 2:05:41
municipality Totality begins at 3:19:30 for 3
As seen from Western New After totality, the moon Totality begins at 3:18:18 for 3 Totality begins at 3:18:58 for 3
Alabama min 42 sec min 41 sec min 44 sec
York at mid-eclipse, the sun gradually uncovers the sun Partial begins at 2:05:51 Corfu
will be in the southwestern in a second partial phase. Pavilion Stafford
Totality begins at 3:19:05 for 3 Partial begins at 2:05:42
sky, a little more than halfway The eclipse ends for Genesee min 43 sec Totality begins at 3:19:00 for 3 Partial begins at 2:06:12 Partial begins at 2:06:11
up from the horizon to the County viewers at 4:34 p.m. Alexander min 43 sec Totality begins at 3:19:33 for 3 Totality begins at 3:19:28 for 3
overhead point. To prevent eye damage, do Partial begins at 2:05:51 Darien Center min 34 sec min 39 sec
The moon will begin to not look directly at the sun Totality begins at 3:19:12 for 3 Partial begins at 2:05:40
min 39 sec Totality begins at 3:19:00 for 3
cover the Sun just before during the partial phases of
Basom min 42 sec
2:06 p.m. an eclipse. Don’t look into Partial begins at 2:05:49 East Bethany
Using a safe solar viewing a mirror at a reflected im- Totality begins at 3:19:04 for 3 Partial begins at 2:06:06
method, we will gradually age of the sun. Instead, look min 44 sec Totality begins at 3:19:26 for 3
see more and more of the sun through a filter or ISO certi- Batavia min 37 sec
covered by the moon. This fied-safe viewing glasses, or Partial begins 2:06:02 Elba
time is called a partial phase project the sun’s image onto Totality begins 3:19:19 for 3 Partial begins at 2:06:07
because the sun is partially some surface. min 42 sec Totality begins at 3:19:20 for 3 QUALITY READY-MIXED CONCRETE
Bergen min 43 sec POURED WALLS • FLOORS • FOUNDATIONS • DRIVEWAYS
covered by the moon. It is safe to look directly Le Roy
Partial begins at 2:06:25 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS
Totality begins at 3:19 p.m. at the sun without viewing Totality begins at 3:19:37 for 3 Partial begins at 2:06:19
and lasts 3 minutes and 42 equipment only during the min 43 sec Totality begins at 3:19:36 for 3 1-800-873-8826 638 East Main Street
seconds (plus or minus a few brief time of totality. min 37 sec Phone: 343-6850 Batavia, NY 14020
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Eclipse activities at a glance: Genesee County

The Genesee County during the month of March Godfrey’s Pond Rd., Bergen.
Chamber of Commerce has and across the spring break 1 to 4 p.m. April 8. (585) 815-
compiled a list of special week of April 1-8.” 1545.
events and promotions that Residents and visitors alike
are planned throughout are encouraged to visit the
Byron
Genesee County in commem- GeneSEEtheEclipse main ■ Viewing party and farm
oration of the April 8 total solar website for specific event tour – Mockingbird Farm
eclipse. dates, times, and to view the Animal Sanctuary, 5978 Upper
Below is a list of free public event map. The list of “Events Holley Rd., Byron. Ticketed
viewing locations, public & Promotions” can be sorted event. 1 to 4:30 p.m. April 8.
viewing parties, ticketed by the type of event, location, Corfu/Pembroke
viewing parties, and area or town. Go to GeneSEEthe-
restaurants and businesses ■ Eclipse-themed ice
Eclipse.com .
that are getting in on the fun cream specials – Sprinkles
Here is a list of events by
with special eclipse-themed Creamery, 9114 Allegheny
town. For more information,
menus and activities. Rd., Corfu.
go to the GeneSEEtheEclipse
“We’re thrilled to see so ■ Eclipse-themed baked
website.
much of Genesee County goods – Buttercrumbs Bakery,
participate in celebrating the Alexander GENESEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 13 East Main St., Corfu.
upcoming eclipse”, said Kelly ■ The Frick’n Eclipse All A screen shot of the GeneSEE the Eclipse website, which hosts information on special
Rapone, tourism marketing You Can Eat Pancake Break- events, activities and viewing locations for the eclipse. 3-Day Public Eclipse
director at the Genesee fast with activities – WNY Gas Celebration
cation and activities — WNY Went Out” exhibit – Holland Downs Gaming. Village of Corfu
County Chamber of Com- & Steam Engine Association Gas & Steam Engine Associa- Land Office Museum, 131 ■ Free public viewing
merce. “Many of these events Grounds, 10294 Gillate Rd., April 5 to 9
tion Grounds. 10 a.m. to noon. West Main St., Batavia. Exhibit location with activities – ■ From 6:30 a.m. to
and promotions are being Alexander. 7:30 a.m. to noon. ■ Primitive camping offer on view through April 7. Muse- Genesee County Fairgrounds, 4:30 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to
held eclipse weekend – April Cash only. — WNY Gas & Steam Engine um hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5056 East Main Street Rd.,
5-8, while others are going on ■ Free public viewing lo- 2 p.m. Saturday, 6 a.m. to noon
Association Grounds. Avail- Tuesdays through Saturdays. Batavia. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April Sunday and 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
able April 7 to 9. The museum will be open 8. (585) 344-2424. Monday at Buttercrumbs Bak-
April 7 and 8. (585) 343-4727. ■ Camping offer – Genesee ery at 13 E. Main St., Corfu.
Basom County Fairgrounds at 5056
11105 Rt. 98 Alexander Road ■ Free public viewing
■ Eclipse menus and April 6 to 8
entertainment – T.F Brown’s East Main Street Rd., Batavia
Attica, New York 14011 location and activities – Iro- ■ From 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday,
Restaurant, 214 East Main St., ■ Free public viewing noon to 9 p.m. — Eclipse-
585.250.2704 quois National Wildlife Refuge Batavia. (585) 343-1547. location – Genesee Commu- themed Specials at Sprinkles
Email: TheVintageCowFarmersMarket@gmail.com Visitor Center at 1101 Casey ■ Eclipse Extravaganza — nity College, One College Rd., Ice Cream, 9114 Allegheny
Road, Basom. 1 to 5 p.m., (585) special menus and pro- Batavia. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. near Rd., Corfu.
948-5445. motions – Batavia’s Original Richard C. Call Arena. GCC ■ From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. —
We will be open Batavia Pizzeria, 500 East Main St., will be open; visitors should
park in designated lots near
Maple sugar house demon-
Batavia. (585) 343-3303. strations and tours/viewing
APRIL 8TH FROM 11-9PM ■ Genny The Cow artist
book and poster signing ■ Eclipse candies, choco- the arena.
■ Free public viewing
location at Sweet Dream
lates and ice cream – Oliver’s
offering Solar Eclipse event with Andy Reddout
– Genesee County Visitor Candies, 211 West Main St.,
Richmond Memorial Library,
Maple Farm, 1116 Reynolds
location and viewing party — Rd., Corfu. (585) 356-2669.

Themed Ice Cream Center, 8276 Park Rd., Batavia. Batavia. (585) 343-5888.
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 5. (585) ■ Eclipse-themed ice
19 Ross St., Batavia. 1:30 to
4:30 p.m. (585) 343-9550.
■ Free public viewing
location/viewing party – Pem-
and Food Specials all day! 344-4152. cream specials – Blondies
■ “Total Eclipse of the Art” Sip-N-Dip, 670 East Main St.,
■ Free public viewing
broke Intermediate School, 58
Allegheny Rd., Corfu.
location/eclipse menu —
exhibit — Genesee-Orleans Batavia. (585) 409-8689. April 6
Terry Hills Golf Course, 5122
Regional Arts Council, 201 ■ Experience Psychic Fair ■ 6 p.m. Alien-themed pa-
Clinton Street Rd., Batavia.
East Main St., Batavia. April 3 –Batavia Downs Gaming, 8315 rade on Route 33, Main Street,
(585) 343-0642.
to June 1. An artist’s reception Park Rd., Batavia. April 5 to 7. ending at the Pembroke Inter-
is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. ■ Viewing party, eclipse Bergen mediate School, 58 Allegheny
April 6. Gallery hours are menus, live music — Batavia ■ Disc Golf Tournament Rd., Corfu.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Downs Gaming, 8315 Park of the Eclipse — Bergen Disc ■ 7:30 p.m. Dance Party
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays Rd., Batavia. Ticketed event. Golf Course at Hartland Park, at Pembroke Intermediate
and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 1 to 4 p.m. April 8. (585) 343- 60 South Lake Ave., Bergen. School, 58 Allegheny Road,
noon Saturdays. (585) 343- 3750. April 7. Corfu. Admission is $5, chil-
9313. ■ Lodging and viewing ■ Free public viewing lo- dren under 10 are free. There
www.TheVintageCow.com ■ “98 Years Since the Sun party package — Batavia cation – Godfrey’s Pond, 7925 See EVENTS T9
 March 2024 T9

Events pie, coconut cream pie and

Texas chocolate sheet cake.
52 Main St., Le Roy. Noon to
2 p.m. April 4. (585) 356-2533.
From T8 ■ Elba Eclipse bumper ■ Rebel’s Posse, live music
stickers for sale (free bag of at Smokin’ Eagle BBQ, 9 Main
Elba onions with purchase) St., Le Roy. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
will be food trucks on site. will benefit the Jordyn Torrey
April 7 April 6. (585) 768-4770.
Augello Foundation. ■ Public viewing party/
■ From 1 to 5 p.m. — Craft ■ Purchase your “I saw
show at Pembroke Intermedi- camping offer – Frost Ridge
the Solar Eclipse in Elba, RV Park at 8101 Conlon Road,
ate School. Free to attend with NY” shirt. Limited quantities
a planetarium exhibit in the Le Roy. Noon to 4 p.m. April 8.
available.
school gym. There will be food ■ Free public viewing Fee. (585) 815-9851.
trucks on site. ■ Free public viewing lo-
location with parking — Elba’s
■ At 7 p.m. a Family Movie cation – Le Roy Airport, 8267
Veteran’s Memorial Park,
Night will be in the auditorium East Main Rd., Le Roy.
Main Street, Elba Parking first
at Pembroke Intermediate
come, first served. Oakfield
School. There will be a double
Know before you go: Lim-
feature shown of “Home” & ■ Free public viewing lo-
ited parking on Village streets.
“ET. the Extra-Terrestrial.” cation and activities — Elroy
Bring your safe viewing
Donations for the Corfu Food Parkins Town Park, 37 Drake
glasses.
Pantry are welcome. St., Oakfield. Noon to 4 p.m.
April 8 Shuttle: There will be a
shuttle running a continuous April 8.
■ From noon to 5 p.m.
— Eclipse viewing party at loop from to 4:30 p.m. or so. Tonawanda Indian
Pembroke Intermediate People can park anywhere in
the village of Elba and make Reservation
School. There will be a corn
hole competition, live trivia their way to the shuttles. The ■ “Iroquois Legends of
and miniature golf. shuttles are handicap accessi- the Eclipse” and free public
■ From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — ble. There is no cost (but there viewing location – Tonawan-
Patio viewing at Indian Falls will be a donation bucket for da Indian Community House,
Log Cabin Restaurant, 1227 the Elba Central School schol- 372 Bloomingdale Rd., Akron.
COURTESY OF GENESEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE arship fund).
Gilmore Rd., Corfu. Noon to 5 p.m. (585) 344-1409.
This screenshot from the GeneSEE the Eclipse website shows locations of eclipse Shuttle Bus Route:
■ Free public viewing
events, including some that are free. The website, maintained by the Genesee County ■ Stop #1: Elba Central Nearby in Mumford
location/maple sugar house
Chamber of Commerce, includes a database of eclipse activities that is searchable by School
demonstrations and tours – ■ Solar Spectacle —
type, town and location. The database is updated as events are added or removed. ■ Stop #2: Sweet Life Coun-
Sweet Dream Maple Farm, Genesee Country Village &
1116 Reynolds Rd., Corfu. Eclipse” story time and 757-6823. onion soup, hot chocolate, try Store Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd.,
crafts – Genesee County Park ■ Free public eclipse fes- coffee, and flavored lem- ■ Stop #3: Elba’s Veteran’s Mumford. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Darien Center tivities – throughout Village Memorial Park
& Interpretive Center. 10 a.m. onades; and a martial arts April 5 to 8.
■ Eclipse-themed dining to 11:30 p.m. Registration of Elba ■ Stop #4: Chap’s Diner
demonstration by AmeriKick More events and promo-
specials – My Saloon, 1928 required. $5 per person, $10 April 8 ■ Stop #5: Presbyterian
Batavia. tions are being added regular-
Broadway Rd., Darien Center. for family. ■ 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Out Church
(585) 547-9911. ■ Chap’s Diner will have ly. For updates, see the “Events
■ Eclipse and science of This World Event-Day a special dessert table. For Le Roy & Promotion Map” and full
■ Viewing party, camping walks – Genesee County Park Specials, Chap’s Diner, 5 South
offer – Cherry Hill Camp- purchase will include caramel ■ Paint & Play: Eclipse details online at GeneSEEthe-
& Interpretive Center. 2:30 to Main St., Elba. Also offering apple pie, raspberry dream Signs — The Art of Mandy, Eclipse.com .
ground, 1516 Sumner Rd., grab-and-go at the pick-up
4 p.m. April 6. Registration
Darien Center. April 7 to 9. window for wings, mozzarella
required. $5 per person, $10
(585) 813-5099.
for family. sticks, pizza logs and more. GeneSEE the Eclipse SAFELY:
■ Eclipse lodging offer – View the Sun through eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer during the partial eclipse phases before and
■ Eclipse viewing party ■ From noon to 5 p.m.
Lodge on The Lake Hotel at after totality.
– Rolling Hills Asylum, 11001 — Eclipse-themed gifts and
Six Flags Darien Lake at 9993 You can view the eclipse directly without proper eye protection only when the Moon completely obscures the
Bethany Center Rd., East Beth- candy, The Sweet Life Country
Alleghany Rd., Darien Center. Sun’s bright face – during the brief and spectacular period known as totality. (You’ll know it’s safe when you
any. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 8. Store, 100 South Main St., Elba.
can no longer see any part of the Sun through eclipse glasses or a solar viewer.)
East Bethany ■ Tent camping offer and Also offering Circle B wines.
■ From 1 to 4 p.m. — View- As soon as you see even a little bit of the bright Sun reappear after totality, immediately put your eclipse
■ Explore The Eclipse/ weekend activities – Rolling glasses back on or use a handheld solar viewer to look at the Sun.
Eclipse activities – Genesee Hills Asylum. ing block party at Elba Central
County Park & Interpretive School, 57 South Main St.,
Elba Dr. Kurt Schmitt, Dr. Alyssa Fortuna, Theodore Fortuna
Center, 11095 Bethany Center Elba. Featuring live music
Rd., East Bethany. 11 a.m. to ■ Free public viewing lo- by The Front Porch Pickers,
We accept most insurance including
5 p.m. Use the Bethany Center cation and activities – Porter face-painting, games and EYEMED, NYS Vision Plan, Univera, Community Blue,
Road entrance. There is a $10 Farms, 4911 Edgerton Rd., activities; food and drinks for  Spectera, Aetha, Cigna, Excellus, MVP, Fidelis,
parking fee. (585) 344-1122. Elba. Free, but registration re- purchase, including hot dogs,
■ “Genny Sees The quested. Noon to 5 p.m. (585) burgers, nachos, baked goods,
   Davis and Independent Health
T10 March 2024 GeneSEE the Eclipse

Will April 8 be a cloudy day? Map envisions the likelihood

By BEN BEAGLE es are of clear viewing for the on data from Niagara Falls
AND CHRIS BROCK phenomena. International Airport. With
news@batavianews.com And while those chances maximum obscuration at
The best place to view may be disappointing for 3:20 p.m., lasting for 3 min-
a total solar eclipse the folks in the northeast which utes, 32 seconds.
eclipse’s path of totality, the has the highest likelihood of
■ 34.3% viewability, based
region where the moon will cloud cover on April 8, the
silver lining is that weather on data from the Rochester
completely block the sun. International Airport. Maxi-
Optimal viewing conditions forecasts can change and we
only need a four-minute win- mum obscuration comes at
include cloudless skies.
dow to experience totality in 3:21 p.m. and lasts 3 minutes,
If we have clear skies on
its entirety. 38 seconds.
the day of an eclipse, an
“Sky cover can be hard to Totality is scheduled to
incredible view of the sun’s
get three days in advance,” reach Batavia at 3:19 p.m.
corona will be seen during said National Weather Ser-
the few minutes of totality. and last 3 minutes and 42
vice meteorologist Robert seconds (plus or minus a
For the April 8 eclipse, the Haynes, who is based in the
four-county GLOW region few seconds, depending on
Burlington, Vt., office.
finds itself in the path of While early April is histor- location.)
eclipse. But, being Western ically a cloudy time period According to the normals,
New York, the chance of NOAA viewers can expect a tem-
in the eastern Great Lakes,
cloudless skies is less than NOAA worked with the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies to create an perature of about 50 degrees
there can still be sunny
ideal. eclipse viewability map. You can find it at https://tinyurl.com/5n93dp23 .
days in early April, said the before the eclipse.
Thanks to some scientists, National Weather Service in our viewing chances. There at least some view of the sun The 1991-2020 U.S. Using records from Buf-
we can glimpse the future for Buffalo. are also days with high and can still be available, the Climate Normals are the falo, NOAA’s historical data
a bit and see what the chanc- And not all clouds will ruin thin overcast clouds, when Weather Service said. latest in a series of decadal shows the chances of the
It’s also worth noting that normals first produced in skies being totally clear there
Terry Hills Golf Course in Batavia welcomes residents and even with clouds we can still the 1950s. They were first
at 7%, a few clouds at 13.9%,
expect to experience the released in May 2021. NOAA
visitors to come view the eclipse from our huge patio area! darkening of the sky — like says the data allows for such partial clouds at 11.7%,
twilight — and a drop in tem- things as “travelers to pack mostly clouds at 22.4% and
peratures. There will likely the right clothes, farmers to overcast at 34.5%.
be unusual coloration and plant the best crop varieties In Niagara Falls, based
ambient noise may become and utilities to plan for sea- on the “normals,” there is an
eerily silent. sonal energy usage.” It can 8.5% of clear skies, while a
The National Oceanic and also be used for people to few clouds at 16.5%, partly
Atmospheric Administra- plan their eclipse viewing. clouds at 9.6%, mostly cloudy
tion’s National Centers for NOAA’s interactive map at 26.4%, and overcast at
Environmental Information gives five categories to 38.8%.
reviewed past cloud con- eclipse viewing, ranging For Rochester, the “nor-
ditions, and working with from more than 80 percent to
scientists from the North mals” show that there is a
less than 20 percent “view-
Carolina Institute for Climate ability” during “maximum 5.7% of clear skies, while a
Studies, they created an obscuration.” few clouds at 13.7%, partly
interactive map for the total While there are no data clouds at 11.7%%, mostly
eclipse. points for the four-coun- cloudy at 20.9%, and overcast
Glasses available for sale! NOAA and the Institute ty GLOW region, we can at 47.7%.
There will be limited Eclipse themed food & drinks used U.S. climate “normals” deduce a 35% to 40% chance NOAA’s interactive map
available in the restaurant from noon-5pm. for the map. The normals are of viewability based on the shows that in the path of
a large suite of data products map’s data points for Buffalo, totality, Del Rio International
Golf will be open, weather permitting! that provide typical climate Niagara Falls, and Rochester. Airport in Texas offers the
Purchase your glow in the dark balls to show you played in the dark! conditions data for thou- Those data points show: best chance, at 74.1%, for
sands of locations across the ■ 35.9% viewability, based
Golf Course Restaurant Banquet Facility
| | U.S. on historical data from Buffa-
viewing the eclipse in all of
its clear glory.
5122 Clinton St. Rd., Batavia Normals act both as a ruler lo. With maximum obscu-
to compare today’s weather ration coming at 3:20 p.m. No matter where you view
Just 30 minutes from Buffalo or Rochester -1 mile east of Batavia
Family owned and operated and tomorrow’s forecast, and and lasting for 3 minutes, 44 it, and under all conditions,
as a predictor of conditions seconds. use the proper eye protec-
www.terryhills.com | 585-343-0642 Open to The Public
in the near future. ■ 39.2% viewability, based tion.
 GeneSEE the Eclipse March 2024 T11

Be wise about your eyes

4 tips for eclipse
vision safety
By LESLIE WHITE
URMC
The April 8 total solar eclipse
is quickly approaching and it’s
time to plan for a safe celestial
event.
UR Medicine ophthalmolo-
gist Rajeev Ramchandran, MD,
of Flaum Eye Institute, recom- DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO
mends these steps to protect Eclipse viewers cast their eyes skyward while wearing
your vision: special eclipse glasses for the 2017 solar eclipse.
1. Wear protective eclipse for your little ones, consider se-
says. “Your mother was right. It
glasses. curing the glasses using a rub-
can damage your vision.”
They are the safest way for While wearing eclipse glass- ber band or elastic to fashion
you and your family to watch es, you shouldn’t be able to see a strap. Or, if a child wears pre-
this once-in-a-lifetime event. anything until you turn your scription eyeglasses, use tape
They are inexpensive and readi- gaze toward the sun. Without to affix the eclipse glasses to the
ly available. Look for ISO 12312- them, too much light could frame.
2 certification, which is an inter- harm your retinas and lead to 3. Always use a solar filter
national standard for the black solar retinopathy, also called on cameras, telescopes, or
filters that will prevent damage eclipse retinopathy, causing binoculars in addition to your
to your retinas. partial or complete blindness. eclipse glasses.
Eclipse glasses have heavy 2. Do not look toward the Those devices concentrate
filters to protect your eyes from sun unless you are wearing the light and cause sunlight to burn
the sun’s harmful UV rays. glasses. Make sure they cover through solar glasses without NASA
“Most of us remember our your eyes completely. proper solar filters.
mother saying: ‘Never look di- Parents should make sure 4. Be a role model.
rectly at the sun because it’ll children wear the glasses cor- When you wear eclipse glass-
hurt your eyes,’” Ramchandran rectly. If the glasses are too large es properly, others will do it, too. Get Ready
for
Can I use my old eclipse glasses? Totality.
By PETER KROUSE say they should be tossed after even though they haven’t been
cleveland.com (TNS) three years. But in those cases, properly tested, and some of the
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Some you can disregard the expira- worst offenders are from over-
old eclipse glasses say they need tion warning, said Rick Fien- seas, according to the society.
to be pitched after three years, berg, project manager of the so- Fienberg said he has not seen
and yet the American Astro- ciety’s Solar Eclipse Task Force. any glasses tested to be found
Feinberg said such caution unsafe, but new evidence has Voted #1 Best Roofer
nomical Society says you can
ignore that advice if the glasses goes back to earlier days of him concerned about a rising in the GLOW Region! We are ready anytime!
eclipse watching when manu- volume of counterfeits.
meet certain criteria.
facturers used lesser material in For that reason, he said the 79 Years in Business
With the April 8 total solar
their filters. If the glasses com- safest bet is to buy from a vendor
eclipse fast approaching, we ply with the 2015 certification on the AAS list that is located in
asked the society to explain why “and the filters aren’t scratched, the United States or Germany.
that’s the case. punctured, or torn, you may re- One giveaway that some-
According to the society, use them indefinitely,” accord- thing is wrong is if glasses come RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • AGRICULTURAL
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Richard Wendt, President
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T12 March 2024 GeneSEE the Eclipse

Eclipse Team releases children’s book

Who is the eclipse mascot Genny, anyway? BATAVIA — When darkness
falls, don’t feel like you have to
Genny the cow, is Genesee County’s official the chamber’s commemorative poster, Genny has go to sleep.
mascot of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. taken on a new life outside of a sheet of paper. That’s the message in “Gen-
As a rural community that’s rich in agricultural A “life-sized” cutout Genny was designed to ny Sees the Eclipse,” an original
heritage, there is no better mascot than Genny, a build awareness and excitement for the eclipse. 28-page soft cover children’s
fanciful dairy cow. During the past year, Genny has storybook published by the
Genny represents the many reasons been out and about at local Genesee County Chamber of
that make Genesee County an amazing festivals and events sharing infor- Commerce to commemorate
place to view the solar eclipse. mation and being available to pose for
Being a rural area, we experience less selfies. the 2024 total solar eclipse.
light pollution and will be able to embrace Genny wears her solar viewing The informative and fun sto-
the authentic darkness that the eclipse will glasses to remind everyone of the ry takes place at the fictional
bring. importance of eye safety when Genesee Farm on April 8, 2024,
Being outside of larger city witnessing this celestial event. when Genny the Cow and her
limits also means less The only safe way to watch farm animal friends experi-
congestion. This will the eclipse safely is by using ence the solar eclipse. The real
allow eclipse viewers safe-certified glasses.
eclipse will take place across
to move around freely Bring Genny the Cow with you as
along our several high- you view the eclipse with a pair of Genesee County, which is in
way routes to find the ISO-certified glasses that feature our the path of totality, and will dip
best spot to witness beloved cow! the county into deep twilight
this once-in-a-life- Check out our Eclipse Events page for for as long as 3 minutes and 42
time event. listings of where you can meet Genny in seconds. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GENESEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Originally creat- person. Go to https://visitgeneseeny. In the story, Genny the The goal of publishing “Genny Sees the Eclipse” is to
ed as a feature on com/2024-eclipse . Cow is amazed by something commemorate the eclipse for the community, says a
special happening in the sky. Genesee County Chamber of Commerce official.
When the Sun disappears and Genny knows what’s going on,” The book is dedicated to
the sky suddenly darkens, the Rapone said. “She tells them, the residents and agricultural
other animals head to the barn ‘It’s not really bedtime. It’s a to- community of Genesee County
for bed. Genny explains that it’s
Monday April 1 Sunday April 7 tal solar eclipse and you need in commemoration of its posi-
not really nighttime, but a solar these safe glasses to watch it.’” tion in the path of totality of the
“Cosmic Pizza Deal” “Totality Buffet”
2 Large pizzas for $24 All you can eat $15.25 kids 10 & eclipse. After sharing safe view- The book was created un- Great North American Solar
under $7.25 ing glasses with her friends, der the art direction of Glenn Eclipse on April 8.
Tuesday April 2 they experience the once-in-a-
“Believe in Flying saucers” Monday April 8 Clark from Crafting A Brand. The last total solar eclipse
lifetime event together. The book was written by Col- over Genesee County was in
Buy 1 get 1 free calzones “Black-Out Monday” The goal of publishing “Gen-
We will be unveiling a new leen Onuffer of Break the Ice 1925, and the next total solar
Wednesday April 3 ny Sees the Eclipse” is to com- Media, and illustrated by Andy eclipse will be in the year 2144.
“Best Wings in the Galaxy” specialty Eclipse Pizza
memorate the eclipse for the Reddout, who also designed –––
1/2 Price Chicken Wings All deals are from open community. Genesee County’s commem- ECLIPSE STORE: “Genny Sees
Thursday April 4 to close & dine in only “The purpose really was to orative poster. The book is the Eclipse” is available through
“Stay Wild Moon Child” All specials are 1 per customer be able to do something unique printed by Applied Business the Genesee County Chamber of
Kids Eat free, 1 child per 1 Adult and different to promote our Systems of Batavia. Commerce online store, which
Friday April 5 area. It’s a way to spread the “It’s really appealing to any also includes other commem-
“Moon over East Main” word about Genessee Coun- rural community that will be orative eclipse merchandise,
Featuring Space movies on ty,” said Tourism Director Kelly in the path of an eclipse at any including cow print ISO certi-
our Big Screen TV’s Rapone said. “It also has some time,” Rapone said. fied-safe solar glasses. Residents
Saturday April 6 educational value to teach lit- All proceeds from the sale of and visitors alike will now have
“Dancing in the Dark” tle ones about eye safety when the limited-edition book will the opportunity to shop the online
Party on the Patio watching an eclipse.” be donated to animal rescue store for the commemorative
Live music by Justin Williams Typically, when there’s an organizations within Genesee children’s book, youth and adult
6:00pm-9:00PM eclipse, animals behave dif- County, including the Genesee t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies
$10 buckets of Corona-Pitchers of ferently, Rapone said. When County Animal Shelter/Vol- in a variety of GeneSEE the Eclipse
“Stellar” & Blue Moon it gets dark, animals may go to unteer for Animals in Batavia, branding designs. GeneSEE the
bed. Cherry Hill Farm Sanctuary in Eclipse merchandise is available
500 E. Main St., Batavia • www.bataviasoriginal.com “That’s really what the sto- Corfu, Maryland-A Haven For for purchase at https://shop.gen-
Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm • Fri & Sat 11am-10pm • Sun Noon-8pm ry’s about. The farm animals Horses in Le Roy, and Mock- eseetheeclipse.com and will ship
think that it’s bedtime and ingbird Farms in Byron. directly to purchaser’s homes.
 GeneSEE the Eclipse March 2024 T13

Here’s the ultimate 2024 solar eclipse playlist

By ZAIRA PEREZ AND DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO
JOSÉ SÁNCHEZ CÓRDOVA Jeffery and Terri-Lynn
The Dallas Morning News (TNS) Ackerman watch the
The Dallas Morning News Aug. 21, 2017, solar
has curated an eclipse-in- eclipse from the lawn
spired playlist as a soundtrack of Richmond Memorial
for April 8. Library in Batavia.
The playlist includes an
abundance of songs with
“eclipse” in the title, along with
songs about the sun, moon
and space. Eight journalists
with varying music tastes on
The Dallas Morning News
Audience Team sorted Your turn
through their music libraries Do you have a favorite
to find related songs, ranging song that you think should
from pop and country to metal be part of an ultimate 2024
and K-pop. Other reporters solar eclipse playlist? Share
and editors in the newsroom it with us.
chimed in as well. Send the song title and
Here’s a look at some of the artist and why it rocks your
songs on our minds before the universe via email to
celestial event of the year. ben@batavianews.com.
Bonnie Tyler,
“Total Eclipse of the Heart” der-Verse, this catchy rap song Elton John, George Michael,
rocketed to the top of the Bill- “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down
This 1983 ballad from board charts in 2018. The mov- On Me”
Bonnie Tyler comparing a ie found similar success, too,
lost love to the shadow cast Originally recorded by El-
making nearly $400 million ton John in 1974, a live version
by an eclipse topped the at the box office and winning
charts when it was released of the song with John and
an Academy Award for Best George Michael was released
over 40 years ago. The song
Animated Feature in 2019. in 1991. The duet performance
has seen spikes in popularity
during eclipses. In 2015, Tyler The Weeknd, reached No. 1 in the U.S. and
even performed the song “Blinding Lights” U.K., garnering a Grammy
on a cruise ship as it passed Make sure to wear eclipse nomination in 1992.
through the path of totality. glasses on April 8 to avoid the Phoebe Bridgers,
The song also had a bit of a “Blinding Lights.” Another “Moon Song”
renaissance last year when chart-topper, this song is the
a clip of it in 2010′s Diary of most-streamed single of all Bridgers sings about an un-
a Wimpy Kid turned into a time on Spotify and the No. 1 requited love so powerful that
meme that went viral. song of all time in Billboard she would give her beloved the
Pink Floyd, “Eclipse” Hot 100 history. It was the moon if she could. You can feel
closing number of a memora- the weight of Bridgers’ feelings
The final song on Pink
ble Super Bowl halftime show on this slow and powerful
Floyd’s seminal 1973 record
in 2021, too. track chock full of emotion.
Dark Side of the Moon,
“Eclipse” wraps up one of the Johnny Cash, “Ring of Fire” Rihanna, “Music of the Sun”
most influential albums of the Considered one of the The title track from Rihan-
1970s. This song — and the greatest country songs of all na’s 2005 debut album, this
album more broadly — uses time, this 1963 Johnny Cash song is all about the sun’s
the sun and moon as symbols classic fits right into the eclipse healing power. With a strum-
of light and darkness. motif. Once the moon fully ming guitar, Rihanna’s chorus,
Post Malone, Swae Lee, obscures the sun on April 8, “Forget about your troubles,
“Sunflower” only a ring of fire (the sun’s it’s alright / Let ‘em go ‘til we
Part of the soundtrack to corona) will be visible from see the morning light,” drives
Spider-Man: Into the Spi- our home star. home the track’s message.
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HLOM exhibition
recalls 1925 eclipse
1925 eclipse was talk of Batavia
BATAVIA — The shopped and worked, Residents eagerly anticipated
Holland Land Office
Museum, 131 West
their home lives, and
how they saw and react- astronomical event
Main St., is revisiting the ed to the eclipse. By RYAN DUFFY Ohio Valley.”
1920s and the last total The exhibit features History with the Holland Land Office In Rochester, they said
solar eclipse in Genesee clothing, newspaper ar- Museum that the chances were
County in a new exhibi- ticles, household goods, EDITOR’S NOTE: This story “good” to see the eclipse
is adapted from a “History with — although Meteorologist
tion. business and industry the HLOM” column by Ryan
Luther M. Day stated, “But
The exhibit, “98 Years memorabilia, and much Duffy first published on Jan. 19
... I will not be responsible
Since the Sun Went Out,” more from the 1920s. in The Daily News.
for any sudden change in the
provides a snapshot of The exhibit first weather which may bring on
Nearly 99 years ago,
Genesee County and opened in November Batavia and Genesee County a heavy cloud formation.”
Batavia in the 1920s. 2023 and then went on were in the direct path of a Another article gave
Visitors may expe- hiatus during January readers a synopsis of what to
complete solar eclipse, just
expect.
rience what living in and February while the as we will be again on April
The moon would start
Genesee County in museum underwent a 8.
to eclipse the sun around
In January 1925, the totali-
1920s was like and the revamp. When the ex- 8 a.m. and by 10:26 a.m. the
ty of a complete solar eclipse
commotion around Jan. hibit reopened Feb. 9, it entire phenomenon would
was the talk of the town,
24, 1925, the last time a included more artifacts be completed. The “darkness
and many residents were would continue for a little
total solar eclipse was and a greater experience very excited to witness the over 1 ½ minutes.”
witnessed in our area. of 1920s life in Genesee phenomenon. The newspa- The event was still seen as
The exhibit highlights County and Batavia. pers reported on it for many a once in a lifetime event, as
days in advance and some it had been 119 years since
what people wore, what The exhibit is spon- days after.
the community looked sored by Max Pies the last solar eclipse had
However, the experience passed over New York State PHOTOGRAPH BY FREDERICK W. GOETZ OF HIGHLAND FALLS, NY
like, where people Furniture. did not live up to the hype. at all. The next one in the An image of the Solar Eclipse from Jan. 24, 1925.
As is typical in our area in United States, it was report- all the disappointment that Headlines read, “Little
late January, the morning ed, would be in 1970 across the day brought. “HEAVY More Than The Darkness To
hours were quite gloomy Georgia and Florida. CLOUDS OBSCURED THE Amaze Batavians Today,”
and overcast, dampening The article recommended ECLIPSE OF THE SUN and “Corona Was Invisible.”
the spirits of the eager that people use “smoke glass FROM THE EYES OF THOU- At two points some
onlookers. Let’s hope that or pieces of dense photo-
an afternoon in April will SANDS OF WESTERN NEW glimpses were seen, at 9 a.m.
graphic negatives” to look at YORKERS, WHILE OTHERS and shortly after the clouds
provide much better viewing the eclipse. No glasses were
conditions. OBSERVED A MAGNIFI- briefly parted, but the full
handed out that day, though CENT SPECTACLE.” effect of the once in a life-
The complete solar eclipse the same warnings were
happened on Saturday, Jan. News from across the time phenomenon was lost
given that we are told now.
24, 1925, at 9:07 a.m. In the country about experiencing on most in Genesee County.
Batavia was about 20
the eclipse filled the front The excitement was still felt

C.B. Beach & Son

Daily News the day before, miles north of the center,
several articles concerning page, “Dreams of Astrono- as hundreds crowded the
which fell over Warsaw.
the eclipse graced the front Another article from that mers Realized in New York street in bitter temperatures

Mortuary, Inc. page.

Ironically, the weather
reports for the 24th were
day added some of the sci-
entific wonders that viewers
might see during the eclipse.
and New England” and “In-
visible in Michigan.” It even
mentioned that President
to change a sighting, but it
was not to be.

calling for fair skies for much It mentioned, “little disks Calvin Coolidge watched Ryan Duffy is executive
1903-2024 of the eastern United States and crescents of light on the the eclipse using a piece of director of the Holland Land
Celebrating 121 Years as they looked to the sky. ground under trees,” “shad- blackened windowpane. Office Museum in Batavia.
Area residents were holding ow bands,” “Bailey’s Beads, Here in Batavia the mood His “History with the HLOM”
The Fourth Generation Serving our Community out hope that that would be round or oblong points of was much dourer. Though column appears twice a
the case, though weather light,” and the “corona, when the dawn brought clear month in The Daily News.
4 - 6 Main Street, Corfu, N.Y. 14036 officials called for “increased the sun is entirely obscured.” skies, thick clouds soon Read past columns online at
585-599-4520 cloudiness Saturday in the The headline for the moved in, and the eclipse www.thedailynewsonline.
lower lake region and the Saturday evening paper held was obscured from view. com.
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The Haudenosaunee Confederacy is believed to have

been ratified during a total, or near total, eclipse.

DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO

Skies across Western New York darkened slightly during a solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017.

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The eclipse will pass through Mex- states: Montana, North Dakota and again — Oct. 26, 2144.
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Texas on April 8, stretching across the
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Wyoming counties are among 27 Florida, with the tip of the Texas Pan-
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moon comes between the sun and Solar eclipses actually happen times varying by location. The eclipse Quantities are limited,
Earth, turning skies dark. relatively often but are only visible at arrives in Genesee County first in Oak- so don’t wait!
But for those who miss the event, specific locations on the planet. Not all field, where the partial eclipse begins
when will the next full solar eclipse those locations are easy to reach, es- at 2:04:54 p.m.
happen? pecially since 71% of Earth is covered The entire eclipse last until about
After 2024, it will be 20 years before by water. 4:30 p.m. The phase of totality — when
another total solar eclipse comes to The last total solar eclipse visible in the sun is completely blocked by the
the United States, but even longer be- the U.S. took place Aug. 21, 2017, and moon — starts as early as 3:18 p.m. in
fore one is visible in the GLOW region was visible in the GLOW counties. the Genesee County towns of Oakfield
and longer still — 120 years from now If you are holding out for the next and Pembroke and a about a minute
— before the GLOW counties are again total solar eclipse visible in Batavia, we later elsewhere, and lasts for roughly
in the path of totality. wish you good luck and good health. 3 minutes, 40 seconds, with variations
According to NASA, the next total A near-total eclipse will come at depending on location.
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