Monday marks the celestial event of the decade — so don’t waste it working. Grab your glasses and head for these New York hotspots.
Celestial celebration
See the sights for free on 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge’s rooftop, or buy into a $35 party package: one “Frozen Eclipse” cocktail, a lobster roll and eclipse eyewear. You can also score that last with any full-price drink. Reservations suggested; email to reserve.
11 a.m., 60 Furman St., Brooklyn
Sun and surf
Head to Rockaway Beach for a solar shindig on
sprawling deck in Jamaica Bay. There will be a DJ and themed cocktails before and after the main event. Arrive early to cop their complimentary glasses.
12 p.m., 377 Beach 92nd St., Brooklyn
Planetary programming
Where better to watch this celestial event than the Hayden Planetarium? Science center educator Brian Levine will kick off things with a talk, followed by a group viewing outside. Entry is free with museum admission (pay what you wish), but bring your own eclipse viewing glasses.
12 p.m., Cullman Hall of the Universe, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West & 79th Street
Eclipse eats
Celebrate with tacos (because why not?) at
on its Pod 39 Hotel rooftop. Cap them off with the aptly titled, $10 drink specials “Tequila Eclipse of the Heart” and “Over-the-Moon.”
12 p.m., 145 E 39th Street
Reach for the sun
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Lovage’s rooftop promises unobstructed eclipse views, along with a few other classic NYC sights like Empire State, World One, lady Liberty, and the Hudson — a tourist’s dream! A $12 entry fee gets you a pair of solar glasses and a “Solar Eclipse of My Heart” cocktail.
12 p.m., Lovage Rooftop, 350 W 40th Street
Do as the astronomers do
Red Hook’s Pioneer Works will team with the Amateur Astronomers Association of NY for a free public viewing in the exhibition space’s garden. They’ll even supply viewing glasses and telescopes with proper solar filters for some pro-level eclipse gazing.
1 p.m., 159 Pioneer St., Brooklyn
Sun room
Talk about splendor under the glass: For $25, you can see the eclipse from
17th floor Glass Pavilion — along with eyewear, two eclipse-themed cocktails and all the Eclipse gum you can chew.
to reserve.
2 p.m., 224 W. 49th Street
Library lookout
The New York Public Library welcomes visitors to watch the eclipse from its Pelham Bay campus. Peak of totality arrives at 2:44 p.m., but arrive early to snag a pair of free viewing glasses.
2:30 p.m., New York Public Library Pelham Bay, 3060 Middletown Road, The Bronx
