The moments of patience are almost over as the Total Solar Eclipse is just hours away, which will plunge millions of people in the North American continent into the dark, local media reported.

During this celestial event — happening after seven years — the sunlight will be completely blocked by the sun, casting the shadow of the Moon over Earth.

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

Weather experts have suggested that in the areas where the total eclipse will occur, there are chances of rain, such as in 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.”