Celestial Event: Total Solar Eclipse
| When |
Monday, April 8, 2024 1:50pm to 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Where |
Charles W. Brown Planetarium 2111 West Riverside Avenue |
| What | General Events ball state university, science, eclipse |
Start: April 8, 2024 1:52 p.m.
End: April 8, 2024 4:25 p.m.
A total solar eclipse will occur during the day on April 8, 2024 and will only be visible by only some of the world, including Muncie, IN (weather permitting, with proper eye protection)! The solar eclipse will begin on Monday, April 8, 2024 at approximately 1:52:13 p.m., when the Moon starts to block out the southwest side of the Sun (at the 5 o'clock mark). The Moon will continue to block out more of the Sun until totality, when the Sun is fully blocked by the Moon. Totality in Muncie begins at 3:07:37 p.m.* You can safely view this portion of the eclipse, and this short portion alone, without any eye protection because the entire face of the Sun will be completely blocked by the Moon. Here at Ball State University, totality will last about 3 minutes and 40 seconds, with it ending at 3:11:15 p.m. The partial solar eclipse will continue until the entire event ends at 4:24:16 p.m. *Exact start and end times will vary by location. Follow safety guidelines for determining when to view totality.
To learn more about this solar eclipse and others, keep watching our website and social media pages, and visit our 2024 Solar Eclipse page.