2024 Solar Eclipse Guide for Illinois – Enjoy Illinois

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Fairfield Eclipse

Event date(s): April 8, 2024
Location: Fairfield, IL

Join us for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th, 2024 in Fairfield, Illinois – The Center of it All!

Solar Eclipse At Historic Bell Hill

Event date(s): April 8, 2024, 12-3 pm
Location: Cobden, Illinois

If you are looking for the perfect family-friendly place to watch the April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse, try the Historic Bell Hill! With the beautiful scenic overlook of the Shawnee National Forest at the top of Bell Hill, there is plenty of space for your family. We invite you to have a picnic on the hill, bring your favorite blankets or chairs, and enjoy yard games set up for the kiddos to play with. Glasses for viewing will be provided.

Total Eclipse of the Art: at Alto Vineyards

Event date(s): April 6, 2024, 12-5 pm
Location: Alto Pass, Illinois

Come and enjoy this day in celebration of local talent with an eclipse theme, in Alto Vineyard’s comfy & pleasurable environment. This is a perfect opportunity to purchase that one-of-a-kind memorabilia of this historic crossover eclipse that will engulf Southern Illinois.

Total Eclipse Run

Event date(s): April 8, 2024, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Vienna, Illinois

Get a move on and Run on the Day of the 2024 Total Eclipse by participating in the Total Eclipse Run presented by Revive Vienna. SAG Station (Drinks and Snacks) and SAG Driver will be available during the run times.

Solar Eclipse Wine Glass Painting at StarView Vineyards

Event date(s): April 7, 2024, 1-3 pm
Location: Cobden, Illinois

Get ready to unleash your creativity while enjoying a glass of wine, great food and friends. StarView Vineyards are are hosting a Solar Eclipse Wine Glass Painting event where you can personalize your very own wine glasses or beer mugs. Choose between a solar eclipse-themed design or make your own unique design! By the end of the event, you’ll have two glasses to sip out of while you watch the once in a lifetime total Solar Eclipse the next day!

Solar Eclipse at Blue Sky Vineyards

Event date(s): April 8, 2024, 11:00 am – 6:30 pm
Location: Makanda, Illinois

Blue Sky Vineyard is perfectly positioned along the path of the 2024 eclipse with scenic views of the vineyard, open skies above and surrounded by rolling hills of the Shawnee National Forest.

Join us at the Eclipse Crossroads for the second total solar eclipse at Blue Sky Vineyard. Did you know that Blue Sky Vineyard was NASA’s Point of Longest Duration for the 2017 eclipse? We thoroughly enjoyed celebrating the 2017 event with so many wonderful guests and are now planning our 2024 experience.

Ryder Family Farm Offering Unique Eclipse Viewing & Farm Dining Experience

Event date(s): April 8, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Golconda, IL

Did you know that The Ryder Family Farm is again right in the path of 100% totality for the April 8th, 2024 solar eclipse? That is right! The historic river town of Golconda, Illinois is one of the Southern Illinois cities along the route of totality for the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024. The Ryder Family Farm is hosting a Total Solar Eclipse Farm Dinner in 2024 for patrons! The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse will pass through Mexico, Central and Northeastern USA, and the Maritime provinces of Canada as it makes it’s way across the United States.

Total Solar Eclipse Olney Illinois 2024

Event date(s): April 8, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Olney, IL

Olney & Richland County Illinois will be in the path of totality for the next Total Solar Eclipse. SAVE THE DATES as Olney gets put on the map during the 2024 solar eclipse!

Marshall Illinois Eclipse

Event date(s): April 8, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Marshall, IL

Come join us for the Marshall Illinois Eclipse event!

Southern Illinois Eclipse

Event date(s): April 8, 2024, 1:59 pm
Location: Southern Illinois

On April 8, 2024, see 4 minutes and 9 seconds of totality for eclipse 2024, nearly double what was seen in 2017.

When you’re not enjoying 4 minutes and 9 seconds of this awesome and rare astronomical event, they have everything you need to enjoy your trip to Southern Illinois. Let the great dining, lodging, activities, and sights of beautiful Southern Illinois complement your Solar Eclipse experience.

Twice in a Lifetime Solar Eclipse

Event date(s): April 8, 2024
Location: Chester, IL

View the NEXT Total Solar Eclipse On The Mighty Mississippi! Come join us for the Twice in a Lifetime Solar Eclipse event. Totality… totally worth it! 

Discover Totality, Discover Carmi

Event date(s): April 8, 2024, 12:45 PM
Totality Begins: 2:01 p.m. CDT
Location: Carmi, IL

Carmi is on the centerline of the path of totality and will see 4 minutes and 1 seconds of totality for the April 8, 2024 eclipse. This is double what was seen during the 2017 solar eclipse.

Eclipse on the Bricks

Event date(s): April 6-7, 2024
Location: Albion, IL

Come celebrate the historic Total Solar Eclipse with the Eclipse on the Bricks festival

Bald Knob Cross of Peace Eclipse

Event date(s): April 8, 2024, 12:00 PM
Location: Alto Pass, IL

Get your tickets early! There has been a great amount of interest shown in their “spot on” location for the best viewing of this rare eclipse. They’re working with the Solar Eclipse Committee and other area businesses on planning this incredible event, but suffice it to say that Bald Knob Cross will be a very popular spot for viewing this phenomenon. Gates will open at 10 AM. Please plan on arriving by 12 Noon to experience the Partial Eclipse beginning around 12:40 PM CDT, and the Maximum Eclipse around 2:00 PM CDT.

2024 Solar Eclipse – Jasper County

Event date(s): April 8, 2024, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Newton, IL

It’s never too early to start planning for the Solar Eclipse 2024. This will be a site where Jasper County can share ideas, plan and then save the date for the big day. Let’s work together to make this day one of a kind!

Southern Illinois Crossroads Eclipse Festival

Event date(s): April 8, 2024, 1:59 pm
Location: Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois

On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse path stretched across the entire United States, reaching its point of greatest duration (GD) a few miles south of Carbondale. This region in Southern Illinois is not only in the path of the 2017 eclipse, but also the 2024 eclipse, making it a unique location for being able to perform observations of both eclipses from the same location. Carbondale is on the center-line of the path of totality and will see 4 minutes and 9 seconds of totality for eclipse 2024, nearly double what was seen in 2017. The two eclipse paths form an intersection just south of the SIU campus around Cedar Lake.

Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center

Event date(s): April 6-9, 2024, 1:59 pm
Location: Makanda, Illinois

Located in the path of totality for the 2024 Solar Eclipse, Touch of Nature is the perfect location to turn the eclipse into a fun filled experience. The second of two once in a lifetime eclipses will be taking place in Southern Illinois and Touch of Nature is in one of the most ideal spaces for the viewing of this event. For nearly 4 minutes and 9 seconds, the sun will be completely blacked out in the middle of the day!

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