total solar eclipse 2024 //
On the afternoon of April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse – the first since the Great American Eclipse in 2017 and the last until August 2044 – will arc across the southern half of Indiana from southwest to northeast.
The zone of totality, in which it will become almost completely dark, runs through a number of DNR properties. The eclipse will first be visible in Indiana in the Mount Vernon area, and through the afternoon it will progress across the state through regions that include Linton, Bloomington, Indianapolis, Shelbyville, Muncie, New Castle, Connersville, and Portland. Along the center line of the zone of totality, darkness will last for approximately four minutes, and as you move farther away from the center line of that arc across the state, the timeframe and amount of darkness will drop.
The zone of totality, in which it will become almost completely dark, runs through a number of DNR properties. The eclipse will first be visible in Indiana in the Mount Vernon area, and through the afternoon it will progress across the state through regions that include Linton, Bloomington, Indianapolis, Shelbyville, Muncie, New Castle, Connersville, and Portland. Along the center line of the zone of totality, darkness will last for approximately four minutes, and as you move farther away from the center line of that arc across the state, the timeframe and amount of darkness will drop.
eclipse at fort harrison //
If you're interested in joining us at Fort Harrison State Park for the Total Solar Eclipse, we'd love to have you! While preparations and plans for the Total Solar Eclipse 2024 event are still underway, you can sign up now to volunteer or support the Friends of Fort Harrison State Park for the solar eclipse. The Friends are exploring every avenue to bring visitors to Fort Harrison State Park entertainment and food options for the afternoon.
As we are expecting record-breaking crowds, it is always best to prepare! Please consider visiting Indiana State Parks FAQs for any questions related to Total Solar Eclipse 2024.