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2024 Solar Eclipse

Monday, April 8, 2024

Event

A solar eclipse adventure! Originally set for Indianapolis, this last minute change was made based on forecasts that opened up the night sky.

The event was well attended by locals and a welcoming atmosphere set by the Rushville Parks staff.

Date: Monday, April 8, 2024

Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Eastern

Information for Visitors

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
- Explained solar eclipse questions to crowd before, during, and after the event - Provided in depth information about solar photography equipment and demonstrations - Called out to crowd timing of totality, taking off solar eclipse glasses, and listening for the sounds around us during totality

Joe Kunkel of the Westminster Astronomical Society at Rushville, IN and local eclipse enthusiast Alex Siegel

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