"Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Top US Destinations Prepare for Prime Viewing"
Rochester, New York is preparing for the total solar eclipse on April 8, which will bring total darkness in the middle of the day for the first time since 1925. The city and surrounding area are expecting between 350,000 and 500,000 visitors, and various organizations, including the Rochester Museum and Science Center and The Strong Museum of Play, are planning events and celebrations leading up to the eclipse. This rare event has prompted extensive preparations and excitement, with the next total solar eclipse not expected to hit Rochester completely until 2144.