Planned Events
Join SIU Carbondale for a four-day total solar eclipse festival at the Solar Eclipse Crossroads of America on the centerline of the path of totality. The SIU Carbondale campus will experience 4 minutes and 9 seconds of totality as the region is cast into darkness in the middle of the day. Be prepared to witness the full range of total solar eclipse phenomenon and have your senses and emotions overwhelmed by the unexplainable experience of standing in the shadow of the Moon as you watch the Sun disappear.
Stadium Info
The horseshoe-shaped facility has a seating capacity of 15,000. Seating includes chairback seats as well as bleacher seating and spots on the grass berm enclosing the north end zone.
The Saluki Stadium is located at 1415 Arena Dr. Carbondale, IL 62901
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StraightUp Solar Campus and Community Area
Neckers LawnWhile on campus the day of the Eclipse, check out the StraightUp Solar Campus and Community area. This sponsored area will host select food vendors as well as host student organizations from SIU.
Crossroads Astronomy, Science and Technology Expo
Banterra Center 1400 Arena Dr, CarbondaleBe part of history at the heart of the eclipse crossroads of America by reserving your vendor area at the Crossroads Astronomy, Science and Technology Expo. The expo will be held the weekend and day of the Eclipse in the Banterra Center.
The expo will highlight organizations and businesses that specialize in solar, astronomy, science, and new technology.
Crossroads Art and Craft Fair
Banterra Center 1400 Arena Dr, CarbondaleThe art and craft fair will be held inside the Banterra Center the weekend and day of the Eclipse.
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Eclipse Day at Saluki Stadium
Saluki Stadium 1415 Arena Drive, CarbondaleExperience a unique eclipse event! SIU Carbondale teams up with Adler Planetarium, NASA EDGE, and more for a guided, fun-filled total solar eclipse experience. Doors open at 11am.