A new year is upon us, and a live stream of the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square is available for those looking to celebrate it at home.

The ritual of watching a dazzling ball descend from a pole in Times Square has taken place since the early 20th century, when electricity use was so new it seemed like magic.

Although rain is forecast tonight for Times Square, where NYC's New Year’s Eve ball drop annually takes place, the program should be terrific and history will be made.