Makanda, Illinois Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024

08/04/2024

Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse can check out maps showing the path of totality.

05/04/2024

In a cosmic coincidence, the small southern Illinois village of Makanda is preparing for yet another total solar eclipse, with thousands of visitors expected.

22/03/2024

On April 21, the comet will reach the point in its orbit when it will be closest to the sun.

05/03/2024

18/02/2024

This is why people chase totality around the globe.

08/02/2024

2 more months until...

🌞 🌝 Tomorrow marks just two months until the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! Here is a map of locations in Southern Illinois that will be in the line of totality, along with how long totality will be depending on your location. Darkness will sweep across the area at approximately 2:02 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024. Keep in mind Southern Illinois is the ONLY place in the world to experience two total solar eclipses within 7 years! We will have coverage of local events for the eclipse, how you can get glasses, and where you can view our coverage in the coming weeks.

(Map: greatamericaneclipse.com)

08/02/2024

🌞 🌝 Tomorrow marks just two months until the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! Here is a map of locations in Southern Illinois that will be in the line of totality, along with how long totality will be depending on your location. Darkness will sweep across the area at approximately 2:02 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024. Keep in mind Southern Illinois is the ONLY place in the world to experience two total solar eclipses within 7 years! We will have coverage of local events for the eclipse, how you can get glasses, and where you can view our coverage in the coming weeks.

(Map: greatamericaneclipse.com)

06/02/2024

The exact same celestial geometry that will cause a total solar eclipse in North America on April 8 will produce the longest one ever, but not for another 162 years.

18/01/2024

The last time North Americans caught a total solar eclipse, the sun was in a lull of activity. This year’s eclipse will be very different

02/01/2024

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is offering a limited number of rooms for eclipse enthusiasts visiting the area during the days surrounding the April 8 event.

15/11/2023

Mushroom Joe stopped by with the new stickers and brochures for the coming Total Eclipse!!

11/11/2023

Where is the total solar eclipse? Where is a partial eclipse? How much partial eclipse is in my location? This hemispheric eclipse maps gives you the basics. Learn more at greatamericaneclipse.com

13/05/2023

The city of Perryville will kick off its Great North American Eclipse festivities with the debut of a giant pair of solar glasses.

08/04/2023

The solar eclipse will be on April 8, 2024.

27/03/2023

It's coming!

Anticipation. What fraction of eclipse is where you live? And if you can, get inside the path of total solar eclipse for the greatest show on Earth!

27/02/2023

Where will YOU be?

14/05/2022

Lunar Eclipse Sunday

https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/total-blood-moon-eclipse-happening-weekend-watch/story?id=84670583

Stargazers all over the world will have an opportunity to see a blood moon over the weekend as a lunar eclipse moves into Earth's orbit.

08/04/2022

In just two years, on April 8, 2024, the Moon will track in front of the Sun, leading to a total solar eclipse that will transverse parts of the United

27/09/2021

You know where to be!

Where will YOU be? We're thinking somewhere around 'HOLY' ;)

19/07/2021

Getting closer....

The countdown is underway. The next total solar eclipse to take place in the region is now one thousand days away.