Thousands of New Yorkers came together at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and at the Greenwood Cemetery to get a glimpse of the solar eclipse.

The sun was mostly blocked off by the moon for Brooklyn viewers right at 3:25 p.m. It wasn't a total eclipse, but the skies were much darker for those staring at the sun (with the proper eyewear).

News 12's Shniece Archer spoke with some locals at the Greenwood Cemetery about their experience catching the historic moment.

News 12's Daniella Rodriguez spoke with some locals at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden about their experience catching the historic moment.