A total solar eclipse

Solar eclipse

As seen from the Earth, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, and the Moon fully or partially blocks the Sun as viewed from a location on Earth. This can happen only during a new moon, when the Sun and the Moon are in conjunction as seen from Earth. At least...

 occurred on October 2, 1959.

Observations

Totality began over Boston, Massachusetts at sunrise. Viewing the eclipse was raining out, but it was reported that the brightening of the sky after the eclipse was a startling and impressive sight. The next total eclipse over Boston, the solar eclipse of May 1, 2079

Solar eclipse of May 1, 2079

A total solar eclipse will occur on May 1, 2079. The eclipse will be visible in Greenland, parts of eastern Canada and parts of the northeastern United States ....

, will also be a sunrise event.