USI begins planning for 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
2017 Solar Eclipse on the USI campus
The University of Southern Indiana has begun planning campus and community activities around the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Across America.
"For the second time in seven years, our campus will be at the center of one of the most unique and awe-inspiring events we'll ever experience," said Dr. Kent Scheller, USI Professor of Physics. "We want to be sure we are prepared so our students, current and future, and our community can benefit from this rare occurrence for years to come."
Evansville is within the path of totality for the 2024 eclipse - for around 3 minutes beginning at 2:02 p.m., the moon will completely cover the sun and the region will experience total darkness.
During the last solar eclipse in 2017, when Evansville experienced 99.04% totality, more than 700 students from elementary and middle schools across the region viewed the event from campus and participated in lessons and activities led by the USI Geology and Physics Department. Additionally, students, faculty and community members viewed the eclipse from The Quad, through solar-filtered telescopes and glasses made available for safe viewing.
"We're planning even more events for the 2024 total eclipse," said Scheller. "You're going to want to save the date!"
More information about campus and community activities sponsored by USI around the eclipse will be available as they are finalized. Follow us at USI.edu/eclipse for a countdown and the latest updates and announcements.