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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

NYC Solar Eclipse

Location: New York City (JFK Airport area)
Date: November 3, 2013

While waiting for the highly anticipated appearance of Comet ISON in late 2013, I took the opportunity to document a partial solar eclipse visible from New York City. Capturing a solar eclipse from an urban environment like NYC is always challenging due to weather, haze, and city infrastructure—but even a partial eclipse at sunrise offers a unique and atmospheric view.

These images were taken during sunrise near JFK Airport, where the low Sun and eclipse geometry created dramatic silhouettes and warm tones. In one of the related photo sets, flocks of birds (mostly seagulls) are visible flying across the partially eclipsed Sun—an unexpected and fascinating detail that adds life and scale to the scene.

Partial solar eclipse over New York City with many seagulls flying across the Sun
NYC Solar Eclipse November 3 2013

Solar eclipse at sunrise near JFK Airport in New York City
NYC Solar Eclipse JFK Airport Sunrise November 3 2013

Partial solar eclipse photographed from New York City
NYC Solar Eclipse

In these additional images, numerous birds—mostly seagulls—can be seen crossing the Sun during the partial eclipse. This rare combination of urban wildlife and celestial mechanics makes the NYC solar eclipse especially memorable.

Related Solar Eclipse Photos from New York

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