INDY ECLIPSE WEEKEND

Presented by IU Indianapolis: April 5-8, 2024

On April 8, 2024, at 3:06 p.m, a total solar eclipse will be completely visible throughout the continental United States. The sun, moon, and earth will align. This "syzygy" will put the sky into epic and unforgettable temporary darkness. Though the following solar eclipse will occur in the year 2044, Indianapolis will not be within the path of totality until the year 2153 - 129 years after 2024. So buckle up and plan your eclipse-viewing in Indy. The April 8 eclipse is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a total solar eclipse appear over the Circle City.

WELCOME TO INDY: THE ECLIPSE CAPITAL OF THE MIDWEST

Indy is in the path of totality and is a perfect spot to view and celebrate the eclipse. The city is planning a weekend-long party with gatherings, films, games, special performances, lectures and more across the city to celebrate space, astronomy, astrology, and anything related to the eclipse. This will be epic.

The eclipse will be fully visible across the United States, but nowhere will there be such a connected and accessible destination as the "Crossroads of America." Indianapolis, located in the center of the "Path of Totality," will see a total solar eclipse for 3 minutes and 46 seconds on April 8, 2024 at 3:06 pm. 

Fast Facts:

• Indiana has an incredibly rich history in astronomy having produced some of the country’s most notable astronauts like Neil Armstrong, an alum from Purdue University’s acclaimed aerospace program.
• Indy is already a unique destination for the solar eclipse as we’re home to one of the largest public observatories in the world and one of the tenth largest telescopes east of the Mississippi River in the Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium.
• The Great North American Solar Eclipse is expected to last just under four minutes, which is double the time of the 2017 total solar eclipse.
• 31M people live in the path of totality, and Indy is within a day’s drive to more than half of the nation’s population.

Rolling into Indy

Seeing the city and the solar eclipse on your own terms? These RV hookup spots are ready to welcome you. 

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway: The Indy Motor Speedway is known for the Indy 500 of course. But did you also know that this tourist spot can also serve as an RV site with both primitive and electric spots available? Check out the eclipse in one of the most unique campgrounds in the country.
• Indiana State Fairgrounds: The Fairgrounds are chock full of hookup spots - 140 of them in fact. With easy access to downtown, you can watch the eclipse and then visit any of the city’s other great attractions.
• Raceview Family Campground: This campground is home to 200 electric hookup spots, as well as 400 primitive spots for RVs to park. The area also has fill and dump stations available to patrons for ease and comfort while watching the eclipse.
• Lake Haven Retreat: Lake Haven Retreat has 100 spaces, 30 of which are full hookups. This 8-mile spot is full of outdoor activities with plenty of things to do while taking in the sights of the eclipse,
• Indianapolis KOA Holiday: The KOA Holiday is a great spot for all your campsite needs. With 115 full hookup spots, either electric, regular, deluxe, or super deluxe, this 15-mile site is perfect for the spectacle of the decade.
• Indy Lakes: If you’re looking for a day on the lake while watching the eclipse, look no further than the Indy Lakes! 52 full hookup spots are available for guests to park and enjoy the phenomenon.

Media Credentialing

Media interested in attending events over Indy’s solar eclipse weekend, please fill out the credentialing application here.

Indy Eclipse Weekend is grateful for the sponsorship from IU Indianapolis