Where in Illinois will the Total Solar Eclipse be visible on April 8th 2024?

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While the entire country will witness a partial solar eclipse, the unique features of a total solar eclipse can only be experienced within the narrow path of totality sweeping across Southern Illinois. During this time and in the right location, the sky will darken as if it were night, revealing the solar corona—the sun's atmosphere. Observers often find themselves overcome with emotion and awe as the air cools, planets become visible, and a 360-degree sunset unfolds with the moon's shadow casting upon the Earth. A crucial reminder during the eclipse: always protect your eyes with eclipse glasses if any bright part of the sun is showing.

As you plan for this celestial event, consider participating in eclipse-viewing events near you:

Southern Illinois Crossroads Eclipse Festival at Southern Illinois University–Carbondale
Bald Knob Cross Eclipse Day Viewing
Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center + Camp Ondessonk
Cache River Canoe Solar Eclipse Tour
Wineries, Wildlife, and More
Visitors are welcomed across Shawnee Forest country and the surrounding Southern Illinois area. Enhance your experience by enjoying the event from one of the area wineries, exploring nature and rock formations in nearby state parks and Shawnee National Forest, or signing up for a farm dinner. The possibilities are endless, so seize the chance to be in the path of totality and make it an unforgettable weekend.

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