Total Eclipse 2024

What is a total eclipse?

During a total solar eclipse, the sun is completely obscured by the moon. While such an eclipse will be visible across the continent, only locations in the narrow path of totality will observe a total eclipse at its most spectacular.

On April 8, 2024, at 3:06 PM EDT, a total eclipse will occur—and Indianapolis will be right in the path of totality.

Infographic showing how the path of totality for the 2024 total solar eclipse covers the southern half of Indiana. Indianapolis is close to the centerline, where totality is the longest; totality in Indianapolis will last 3 minutes and 50 seconds, beginning at 3:06 PM EDT on April 8.

The moon beginning to eclipse the sun during the 2017 partial solar eclipse

Programming at Holcomb Observatory

Are you ready for the sun to disappear?

Holcomb Observatory is planning a whole host of events to celebrate Indianapolis’ first solar eclipse in 819 years.

About the Eclipse at Holcomb Observatory

The sun completely obscured by the moon at totality

Visit Indy

The Eclipse Capital of the Midwest

Indianapolis is directly in the path of totality, and the city is planning a weekend to remember. Alongside being the perfect spot to view the eclipse, Indy will be hosting gatherings, performances, games, lectures, and more.

Find Indy Eclipse Events and Hotels