NASA’s “Best of 2024: Total Solar Eclipse in Indianapolis”
January 2, 2025
Expedition
The Glenn Research Center and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center have announced that Indianapolis, Indiana will be the primary viewing location for the total solar eclipse that will occur on April 8, 2024. The eclipse will begin at 1:18 PM EDT and reach totality at 2:18 PM EDT, lasting for 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
Background
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun’s light. This creates a shadow that travels across the Earth’s surface, resulting in darkness and the appearance of the Sun’s corona, the outermost part of its atmosphere.
Significance
The total solar eclipse of 2024 will be the first to pass over the contiguous United States since 2017. It will be the first total solar eclipse visible from Indianapolis since 1918.
Viewing Information
The eclipse path will begin in Mexico, cross the United States, and end in Canada. The path of totality, where the Moon completely covers the Sun, will be approximately 200 miles wide and will travel from Texas to Maine.
Indianapolis will be located near the center of the path of totality. The city is expected to experience approximately 3 minutes and 45 seconds of total darkness.
NASA’s Role
NASA is providing support for the eclipse by conducting research and developing educational materials. The agency’s Glenn Research Center is leading the development of a new instrument that will measure the temperature of the Sun’s corona during the eclipse.
Educational Opportunities
The total solar eclipse of 2024 is an excellent opportunity for students and the public to learn about astronomy and science. NASA is partnering with educational institutions and organizations to provide resources and activities related to the eclipse.
Additional Information
For more information on the total solar eclipse of 2024, please visit the following websites:
- NASA’s Eclipse Website: eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse.html
- Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites: www.indianamuseum.org/
- Indiana Department of Tourism: www.visitindiana.com/
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