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The April 8 eclipse is almost here. Bloomington will be one of the prime viewing locations on the path of totality. The sun will be at 100 percent coverage for four minutes and two seconds.

Considered to be the "largest tourism event in Indiana history," it is estimated that 300,000 people will travel to Bloomington to see the eclipse.

The WFIU News team has compiled this page to serve as a hub of resources and information on the solar eclipse.

 

Eclipse events and activities

 

Regional event pages

Statewide event pages

Individual events 

 

Resources

 

Glasses

  • IU School of Optometry safety tips
  • The Monroe County Public Library will have a limited quantity of free eclipse viewers available to the public starting March 11 at all library locations. They will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. One eclipse viewer per household.
  • City of Bloomington: Eclipse viewing glasses are for sale for $2 each ($2.25 if paying with card) at the Parks and Recreation office inside City Hall, at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center, and at Parks and Recreation events.
  • The Brown County Visitor Center will distribute glasses on the eclipse day and throughout the weekend leading up to April 8th, until supplies last.
  • WonderLab is selling solar glasses for $3 per pair. 

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