The total solar eclipse that will be visible in Indiana is only a couple weeks away. If you haven’t prepared yet, here are a few things you need to know and still have time to do before the eclipse.
Solar eclipse 2024 time and date
Monday, April 8, 2024, is when a total solar eclipse will be viewable in multiple cities throughout Indiana.
According to NASA and Eclipse2024.org, Hoosiers will be able to watch the total solar eclipse of 2024 at the following times and places.
|
City |
Partial Eclipse Begins |
Total Eclipse Begins |
Duration of Total Eclipse |
Partial Ends |
|
Evansville |
12:45 p.m. CT |
2:02 p.m. CT |
3 mins 2 secs. |
3:20 p.m. CT |
|
Terre Haute |
1:48 p.m. ET |
3:04 p.m. ET |
2 mins 57 secs |
4:21 p.m. ET |
|
Bloomington |
1:49 p.m. ET |
3:04 p.m., ET |
4 mins 2 secs |
4:22 p.m. ET |
|
Indianapolis |
1:50 p.m. ET |
3:06 p.m. ET |
3 mins 46 secs |
4:23 p.m. ET |
|
Muncie |
1:52 p.m. ET |
3:07 p.m. ET |
3 mins 46 secs |
4:24 p.m. ET |
How to view the solar eclipse safely
Before the eclipse happens, it’s important to be informed on when you can look and ensure that you have the right solar eclipse glasses that will protect your eyes.
In general, it is never safe to look a the sun (even through a telescope or camera lens), but during the eclipse, there will be a few minutes where the sun is completely covered by the moon (during the period of totality) where it will be okay, but you still need to be careful.
The article below describes what you need to know about what happens when you look at the eclipse.
Total solar eclipse 2024: What happens if you look directly at a solar eclipse? The answer depends on when you look
When purchasing solar eclipse glasses, it is important to make sure they are legit. The article below details everything you need to know about checking to make sure they will really protect your eyes while viewing the eclipse.
Solar eclipse glasses safety: Are your solar eclipse glasses safe? Here are three easy ways to check
Where to buy solar eclipse glasses
If you’re still searching for proper eye protection before the eclipse, this article details a few places to check.
Buy eclipse glasses: Protect your eyes during the total solar eclipse. Here’s where to get glasses
Where is the eclipse path of totality?
Ways to watch the solar eclipse in Indiana
If you’re looking for ticketed events, you can check the article below to see if these events and viewing parties still have any tickets.
Eclipse events in Indy: Ticketed events, parties in Central Indiana where you can see the April 8 solar eclipse
There are also several free events happening in Indy and the article below provides details on those.
Free eclipse events: Free events in Central Indiana that offer views of the April 8 solar eclipse
Where to stay if you’re traveling to Indy
Many people are headed to Indiana to view this once in a lifetime total solar eclipse. Several hotels may already be booked, but you may still be able to find a public campsite to stay at while you’re in town for the eclipse. The articles below includes all the information you need to know about that.
Campsites for eclipse travelers: DNR: There’s still time to book a public campsite to watch total solar eclipse in April
Camp at the IMS: Planning to watch the eclipse at Indianapolis Motor Speedway? What to know about camping
If you’re staying in an Airbnb, they’ll be distributing eclipse glasses to guests. The article below has more information on that.
Protect your eyes: Airbnb distributes eclipse glasses in Indianapolis, a top destination for eclipse travel
Katie Wiseman is a trending news intern at IndyStar. Contact her at klwiseman@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @itskatiewiseman.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Solar eclipse 2024: Are you ready? A procrastinator’s guide
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