Yankees are forced to move back first pitch for Monday's game vs. Marlins due to historic TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE... with next one not visible from USA for decades

The Yankees have been forced into moving back Monday's game vs. the Marlins due to the forthcoming total solar eclipse.

During a total solar eclipse - which last occurred in 2017 - the Moon passes between the sun and earth and completely blocks the sun, according to NASA.

People viewing the eclipse from areas where the Moon completely covers the sun will see a dark sky, as if it is nighttime.

New York City will only be partially covered at the peak of the eclipse, with roughly 90 percent of the sun expected to be covered by the moon at 3:25, but the Yankees have nonetheless moved the first pitch from 2:05 to 6:05.

The solar eclipse is expected to start at 2:10 and last until 4:36 in the area, according to timeanddate.com.

While most years feature two solar eclipses, Monday will be the first total solar eclipse visible from the 48 States until 2044, according to NASA.

The organization said a total solar eclipse is the 'only type of solar eclipse where viewers can momentarily remove their eclipse glasses... when the Moon is completely blocking the Sun.'

And the Yankees said they will be marking the occasion by giving out special T-shirts to the first 15,000 fans who arrive on Monday.

The team has gotten off to a hot start this season, winning six of their first seven games.

Before facing the Marlins, they'll host a three-game series vs. the Blue Jays beginning Friday.