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
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.
Into the Darkness: Celebrating the Eclipse with Music
Into the Darkness: Celebrating the Eclipse with Music
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.
Crossroads Eclipse Research Workshop (Presentations)
Crossroads Eclipse Research Workshop (Presentations)
More information coming soon. *Time: TBD*
Crossroads Astronomy, Science and Technology Expo – Day 1
Crossroads Astronomy, Science and Technology Expo - Day 1
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 organiz...
Crossroads Art and Craft Fair – Day 1
Crossroads Art and Craft Fair - Day 1
Located directly north of Saluki Stadium and the Banterra Center, the art and craft fair will be held the weekend and day of the Eclipse.
Eclipse Eve Live: Sky Observers Hangout
Eclipse Eve Live: Sky Observers Hangout
Live podcast and star-viewing event with Michelle Nichols, Adler Planetarium. No RSVP necessary and no tickets needed to attend.
Crossroads Astronomy, Science and Technology Expo – Day 2
Crossroads Astronomy, Science and Technology Expo - Day 2
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 organiz...
Crossroads Art and Craft Fair – Day 2
Crossroads Art and Craft Fair - Day 2
Located directly north of Saluki Stadium and the Banterra Center, the art and craft fair will be held the weekend and day of the Eclipse.
Eclipse Day at Saluki Stadium
Eclipse Day at Saluki Stadium
Play In the Shadow at 11am (Run time: 55 minutes). Ticket will get access to practice field for people who want to bring telescope.