Solar Eclipse 2024 Timeline Nyc. The april 8, 2024 total solar eclipse is expected to enter southwestern new york shortly after 3:15 p.m., then leave the northeastern part of the state just before 3:30 p.m.  — in new york city, the solar eclipse will begin at 2:10 p.m.

 — greatest eclipse occurs at 2:17 p.m.  — the total solar eclipse visits new york on april 8, 2024 beginning at 3:16 pm edt with the final exit of the moon’s shadow from the state at 3:29 pm edt.