Solar Eclipse is about to take place in New York

Total Solar Eclipse is just hours away and the moments of patience are almost over, as millions will plunge in the North American continent into the dark.

The sunlight will be completely blocked by the Sun, casting the shadow of the Moon over Earth, during this celestial event happening after seven years.

New York City is not on the path of totality, however, the residents will partially see the eclipse just after 2pm Monday.

In the areas where the total eclipse will occur, there are chances of rain, as per the suggestions by the weather experts. These areas include Texas, Oklahoma, southern Arkansas, Ohio, northwestern Pennsylvania, and western New York

It can be viewed from northern New England, northern Arkansas to central Indiana, California, and parts of the mid-Atlantic and Southeast."

National Weather Service also said that "this is the area of greatest uncertainty due to potential high clouds".

A long-range forecaster Paul Pastelok was quoted in a USA Today report as saying: "Clouds can break for some sunshine, just in time for the afternoon viewing from Chicago to Cleveland. A narrow region of good viewing is expected to open up for cities like Kansas City, Indianapolis, and St Louis."