Northeast expected to have some of the best views of the solar eclipse

The forecast is looking bright for the moment the skies go dark in the Northeast.

Those hoping to catch a glimpse of Monday’s solar eclipse in New York City are in luck, as the forecast shapes up for the rare event. Storms descending on Texas, however, will likely put a damper on the historic day.

Chances of heavy cloud cover in the Big Apple for Monday dissipated and temperatures will reach just above 60, making for a good afternoon to view the moon as it passes over the sun — 91% of which will be visible from the city around 3:25 p.m.

“You really can’t ask for better weather here for this time of year,” said Fox Weather meteorologist Dax Clark.

Instead of spring showers and overcast skies, there will only be about 10% cloud coverage in the five boroughs and some passing clouds near the Great Lakes — though eclipse glasses are needed regardless.

Totality, or the full coverage of the sun, will be visible from Buffalo, where a previously gloomy forecast is also improving. “The trend is your friend if you’re looking to view this in New York,” Clark said.