The last time a total solar eclipse occurred over Indianapolis, the year was 1205. On April 8 at 3:06 p.m., Indianapolis residents will have a world-class glance at a once in a lifetime occurrence.
Roughly 500,000 tourists are expected to visit the city to see the eclipse, which will last for about four minutes in the afternoon.
Eclipse Tips
Here’s where to snag a free pair of solar eclipse glasses in Indy
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Click here for more information on eye safety during the eclipse
Eclipse Tips
Local grocery stores to buy cleaning supplies or food in bulk for those hunkering down for the eclipse:
- Indy Fresh Market, 6002 E. 38th St.
- Eskenazi Health Fresh For You Market, 704 Eskenazi Ave.
- Needler’s Fresh Market, 320 N. New Jersey St.
- Cleo’s Bodega Grocery and Cafe, 2432 Doctor M.L.K. Jr. St.
- Saraga International Grocery, 3605 Commercial Dr.
Eclipse Tips
Need help experiencing a sense of wonder? Here are some tips for adults and for children/teens.
Eclipse Tips
- If you’re headed out to a state park to watch the eclipse, plan to arrive early when the gates open at 7 a.m. to get set up. To find a location and to register, click here.
- Be sure to bring your annual entrance pass for the parks if you have one
- Bring extra cash for food, drinks and gate entrance
- Bring along lawn chairs and a picnic setup
- Pack a first aid kit, extra snacks and water and expect long lines to get in and out of the parks
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Special thanks to Dr. Aarran Shaw, Dr. Brad Sutton, Natalie Seitz, Mark Allan, Veronica and Les Hall and William Shatner for their participation in this story.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Some interview quotes were edited to fit the comic format, but the original meanings remain unchanged.
Mirror Indy reporter Breanna Cooper covers arts and culture. Contact her at breanna.cooper@mirrorindy.org.
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