Southern Illinois Crossroads Eclipse Festival

SIU will feature a variety of events on campus the day of the eclipse, with the main one being a public viewing at the football stadium. Michelle Nichols of Adler Planetarium will serve as host and guide. There also will be indoor viewing, talks and presentations, an arts and crafts fair, and an area dedicated to eclipse citizen science. We provide a unique family friendly experience rich with activities centered on the arts and sciences.

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Join SIU Carbondale for a four-day total solar eclipse festival at the Solar Eclipse Crossroads of America.  SIU Carbondale is on the centerline for the upcoming 2024 total solar eclipse and will experience 4 minutes and 9 seconds of totality in the shadow of the moon.  Festivities will span 4 days and include:

Annular Eclipse

Annular Eclipse

Date October 14, 2023Time 10:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue Saluki StadiumWebsite View Events Website

Enjoy a day of family friendly astronomy and science activities as well as informational tabling and feeds from NASA EDGE for Annular Eclipse viewing across the country.

Concert

Concert

Date April 7, 2024Time All Day EventVenue Washington Street/Downtown Carbondale

More information coming soon. *Time: TBD*

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