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# Eclipse SIU

celbrating space science research and education at SIU Carbondale

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## Pages

- [Home](https://eclipse.siu.edu/) - Join us for 4 days of unforgettable experiences engaging activities at SIU Carbondale. Enjoy public viewing at the stadium, presentations, arts fair, and more!
- [Public Astronomy Observations](https://eclipse.siu.edu/public-astronomy-observations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.26.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”8px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Public Astronomy Observations at SIU Carbondale [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The public is invited to free monthly public astronomy observations at the SIU Carbondale Neckers building Astronomy Observation Deck. Regular monthly observations take place
- [Southern Illinois Star Party 2025](https://eclipse.siu.edu/southern-illinois-star-party/) - Free community star party hosted at SIU Carbondale October 19, 2024.
- [Eclipse Research](https://eclipse.siu.edu/eclipse-research/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Eclipse Related Research” text_orientation=”right” header_fullscreen=”on” background_overlay_color=”rgba(53,51,52,0.81)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”right” content_font_size=”20px” content_link_font=”|700|||on||||” content_link_text_color=”#FCFCFB” background_color=”#FCFCFB” allow_player_pause=”on” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” button_one_border_color=”#FCFCFB” button_one_border_radius=”2px” button_one_icon=”||fa||900″ button_one_icon_placement=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off|hover” button_one_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” background_enable_video_webm=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Lasco_Shran” background_image=”https://eclipse.siu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lasco_Shran.jpg” logo_image_url=”https://eclipse.siu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lasco_Shran.jpg”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://eclipse.siu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DEB.jpg” title_text=”DEB” module_class=”pa-image-3-4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://eclipse.siu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2017-08-21-02_0215.webp” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″
- [Educators & The Eclipse](https://eclipse.siu.edu/educators-the-eclipse/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” bottom_divider_style=”wave2″ bottom_divider_color=”#ffffff” bottom_divider_height=”60px” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https://eclipse.siu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2017-08-21-02_0033.jpg” title_text=”Eclipse 2017″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Educators & The Eclipse[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|24px||24px|false|true” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#E6E6E6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_type=”none” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|600|||||||” ul_line_height=”1.7em” custom_margin=”||-18px||false|false”
- [Total Lunar Eclipse at SIU Carbondale, March 13 - 14, 2025](https://eclipse.siu.edu/tle-siuc-14mar2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.26.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Total Lunar Eclipse at SIU Carbondale March 13 – 14, 2025 FREE Public Astronomy Observation on the Neckers building south west lawn.11:59pm CT, Thursday, March 13, 2025 –2:30am, Friday, March 14, 2025[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″
- [Talk Series](https://eclipse.siu.edu/talk-series/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”22px” text_line_height=”2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]SIU Journey to the Eclipse Talk Series When: First Friday of each month, 3pm. Where: Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library, SIUC[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://zoom.us/j/96507152537″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Join on Zoom” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_icon_placement=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default”
- [SolarSTEAM Live](https://eclipse.siu.edu/livestream/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]The SolarSTEAM project is a multi-agency team funded by NASA to complete research on the total solar eclipse event as well as related events. They will provide live coverage of this eclipse anchored at SIU Saluki Stadium
- [Eclipse News Releases](https://eclipse.siu.edu/eclipse-news-releases/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#005370″ open_toggle_text_color_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_level=”h2″ closed_toggle_font_size=”17px” body_link_font=”|700|||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”2024 Eclipse Articles” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The best places to see the 2024 total solar eclipseDevorah Lev-Tov, National Geographic Southern Illinois University holding Crossroads Eclipse FestivalFox Weather A Total
- [News/Media](https://eclipse.siu.edu/news-media/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”For the Media” text_orientation=”right” header_fullscreen=”on” header_scroll_down=”on” button_one_text=”Eclipse Logo Usage” button_one_url=”#logo” button_two_text=”Drone Photo/Video Policy” button_two_url=”#drone” background_overlay_color=”rgba(53,51,52,0.81)” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” content_link_font=”|700|||on|||#F1B434|” content_link_text_color=”#F1B434″ background_image=”https://eclipse.siu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2017-08-21-01_0596.webp” parallax=”on” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” button_one_border_color=”#FCFCFB” button_one_border_radius=”2px” button_one_icon=”||fa||900″ button_one_icon_placement=”left” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” button_two_border_color=”#FCFCFB” button_two_border_radius=”2px” button_two_icon=”||fa||900″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off|hover” button_one_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”] If you are planning to come to Southern Illinois University Carbondale to cover the
- [Annular Eclipse](https://eclipse.siu.edu/annular-eclipse/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header background_overlay_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” title_phone=”gdg” title_last_edited=”off|phone” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_font_size=”60px” background_image=”https://eclipse.siu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2017-08-21-01_0926.webp” background_position=”top_center” background_vertical_offset=”42%” module_alignment=”center” min_height=”700px” min_height_tablet=”700px” min_height_phone=”700px” min_height_last_edited=”on|tablet” height=”500px” title_font_last_edited=”off|desktop” title_text_color_phone=”#FCFCFB” title_text_color_last_edited=”off|phone” title_font_size_tablet=”45px” title_font_size_phone=”45px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_position_tablet=”bottom_right” background_position_phone=”bottom_center” background_horizontal_offset_tablet=”100%” background_vertical_offset_tablet=”100%” title_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-35px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Annular Eclipse at SIU Saluki
- [About the Eclipse](https://eclipse.siu.edu/about-the-eclipse/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_text_color=”#003B50″ header_5_text_color=”#353334″ global_colors_info=”{}”]About the Eclipse Why it’s a big deal SIU and Carbondale are near the point of longest duration not only for the April 8, 2024, but also was for the August 21, 2017 eclipse, making Southern Illinois the “Eclipse

## Projects

- [StraightUp Solar](https://eclipse.siu.edu/project/straightup-solar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https://eclipse.siu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/straight-up-solar.png” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”StraightUp Solar Logo” title_text=”straight-up-solar” align=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

## Events

- [Eclipse Day at Saluki Stadium](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/eclipse-day-at-saluki-stadium/) - 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.
- [Carbondale Eclipse Concert](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/concert/) - 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
- [Crossroads Art and Craft Fair](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/crossroads-art-and-craft-fair/) - The art and craft fair will be held inside the Banterra Center the weekend and day of the Eclipse.
- [Crossroads Art and Craft Fair](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/crossroads-art-and-craft-fair-day-2/) - The art and craft fair will be held inside the Banterra Center the weekend and day of the Eclipse.
- [Eclipse Eve Live: Sky Observers Hangout](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/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.
- [Eclipse Talk Series: Eclipses, Occultations, and Transits: the Dance of the Planets](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/eclipse-talk-series-april-5/) - 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.
- [StraightUp Solar Campus and Community Area](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/straightup-solar-campus-and-community-area/) - 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.
- [Dymaxion World of Buckminster Fuller](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/dymaxion-world-of-buckminster-fuller/) - 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.
- [Into the Darkness: Celebrating the Eclipse with Music](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/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.
- [Chalk-Eclipse](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/chalk-eclipse/) - 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.
- [Carbondale Spring FEST](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/carbondale-spring-fest/)
- [Carbondale Spring FEST](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/carbondale-spring-fest-2/)
- [Salukicon Presents Eclipse Con](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/salukicon/)
- [Crossroads Astronomy, Science and Technology Expo](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/crossroads-astronomy-science-and-technology-expo/) - 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.
- [Salukicon Presents Eclipse Con](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/eclipse-salukicon-day-2/)
- [Crossroads Astronomy, Science and Technology Expo](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/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 organizations and businesses that specialize in solar, astronomy, science, and new technology.
- [Crossroads Eclipse Research Workshop](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/crossroads-eclipse-research-workshop/)
- [Run From the Sun 5k](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/run-from-the-sun-5k/) - 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. 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.
- [Eclipse Workshop - Lessons Learned in 2017 for Communities and Business](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/eclipse-workshop-lessons-learned-in-2017-for-communities-and-business/) - The workshop will address lessons learned during the 2017 total solar eclipse and ideas to consider as you plan for the 2024 total solar eclipse. This workshop is no cost to attend.
- [Annular Eclipse](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/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.
- [SIU Journey to the Eclipse Talk Series | NASA’s Stunning Space Telescope](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/siu-journey-to-the-eclipse-talk-series-nasas-stunning-space-telescope/)
- [Southern Illinois Star Party 2023](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/southern-illinois-star-party/)
- [Public Astronomy Observation](https://eclipse.siu.edu/event/public-astronomy-observation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]The Astronomy Observation Deck is located just above the School of Physics office on the A-wing roof of the Neckers building. Follow signs from Neckers 456 up the southwest stairs. All observations are weather permitting and space limited. For

## Project Categories

- [Sponsors](https://eclipse.siu.edu/project_category/sponsors/)
- [Community Level Sponsor](https://eclipse.siu.edu/project_category/community-level-sponsor/)

## Event Categories

- [Festival](https://eclipse.siu.edu/calendar/category/festival/) - Events that occur only during April 5-8, 2024