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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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Chalk-Eclipse

Faner Mall 1000 Faner Drive, Carbondale, Illinois

The Chalk-eclipse is an annual regional junior high and high school chalk competition held on the SIU campus. This year the artwork will explore eclipse related imagery. The Chalk-eclipse competition is organized by local art educators with the help of SIU ArtED. It is hosted on campus by the Art Education Nation RSO.

Eclipse Talk Series: Eclipses, Occultations, and Transits: the Dance of the Planets

In this talk hosted by Lou Mayo, we'll explore the history of eclipses, transits, occultations, and conjunctions, with a focus on this year's total solar eclipse across America, the last until 2044. Lou Mayo is a planetary scientist with over 30 years of NASA experience, brings expertise in planetary research and education programs.

Into the Darkness: Celebrating the Eclipse with Music

SIU Shryock Auditorium

The Unity Point School Band and Choir will be joined by members of five other local schools to present a concert celebrating the total eclipse. The concert will feature three world premieres including a band piece written specially for the total solar eclipse.

Run From the Sun 5k

Intersection of Saluki Dr and Arena Dr (lot next to the track/baseball field)

This 5K run/walk is held by Arnold Air Society out of SIUC. Proceeds from the race will be used to promote the professional development of Air and Space Force officer candidates at SIUC.

Crossroads Astronomy, Science and Technology Expo

Banterra Center 1400 Arena Dr, Carbondale, IL, United States

Be 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, Carbondale, IL, United States

The art and craft fair will be held inside the Banterra Center the weekend and day of the Eclipse.

Dymaxion World of Buckminster Fuller

Quigley (140B)

Explore the life and impact of Buckminster Fuller, showcasing his innovations like the dymaxion car and the Fly’s Eye. Thomas T. K. Zung, a longtime collaborator and disciple of Fuller, will discuss their work together on geodesic domes and other projects.

Carbondale Eclipse Concert

Varsity Theater 418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, United States

Join us at the Varsity Theater!
Varsity bar will be open for wine, beer, soda, snacks.
All ages, and free to attend – no tickets required.
Varsity Doors Open @ 5pm
The Cattails @ 5:30pm
Proclamation @ 6-6:15pm
Aaron Kamm and the One Drops @ 6:30-8pm
The Woodbox Gang @ 8:30-10pm

Eclipse Eve Live: Sky Observers Hangout

SIU Shryock Auditorium (Inside)

Live podcast and star-viewing event with Michelle Nichols, Adler Planetarium. No RSVP necessary and no tickets needed to attend.

StraightUp Solar Campus and Community Area

Neckers Lawn

While 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, Carbondale, IL, United States

Be 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, Carbondale, IL, United States

The 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, Carbondale, IL, United States

Experience 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.