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    Tired of awkward Christmas dinner conversation? Does Uncle Bob always pontificate about politics? Steer towards a few safe, out of this world topics and start getting excited about the Total Solar Eclipse. Check out these 5 tips to share with friends and family this holiday season.
    1. Take eclipse day off — now!
    The point to consider is that April 8, 2024, may turn out to be the most popular vacation-day request in history. If not now, figure out the earliest date that makes sense for you to request April 8 as a vacation day, and mark it on your calendar.
    2. Attend a local event
    You’ll enjoy the eclipse more if you hook up with like-minded people. Find out what is going on in Evansville by checking out the Eclipse Event Calendar. Want to catch a multicultural event immersed in nature – check out Wesselman Woods. Interested in an eclipse with a side of history – head out to Angel Mounds. Feel more like a party with several thousand of your closest friends – don’t miss Solarpalooza at the University of Southern Indiana. No matter where you end up, surround yourself with friends and family on April 8th!
    3. Don’t plan anything funky
    Totality during the 2024 total solar eclipse will be the shortest three minutes of your life. All your attention should be on the sun. Anything else is a waste. And be considerate of those around you; please, no music.
    4. Don’t photograph the eclipse
    This tip — specifically directed at first-time eclipse viewers — may sound strange but expert photographers preach this point to thousands of people who stand under the Moon’s shadow.  No picture will capture what your eyes will reveal. Only the top 1 percent of the top 1 percent of photographers have ever come close. Just take a moment to soak in this awe-inspiring experience with those around you instead!
    5. Record your memories
    Sometime shortly after the eclipse, when the event is still fresh in your mind, take some time to write, voice-record, or make a video of your memories, thoughts, and impressions. A decade from now, such a chronicle will help you relive this fantastic event. Have friends join in, too. Stick a video camera in their faces and capture 30 seconds from each of them. You’ll smile each time you watch it.

    Our next Regional Eclipse Stakeholder meeting will be Thursday, January 18 at 10 AM.

    Looking to secure your view of the upcoming solar eclipse? Look no further! Solar eclipse glasses are available for purchase at Explore Evansville’s office, conveniently located at 20 NW Third St. Suite 410. But that’s not all – you can also find glasses at various other local businesses throughout the area. For a comprehensive list of all the local businesses where you can snag your pair of solar eclipse glasses, be sure to visit our website, EvansvilleEclipse2024.com.
    Find Solar Eclipse Glasses
    Step into the fascinating world of solar eclipses with the immersive “Eclipse 2024” exhibition at the Evansville Museum. Using hands-on materials, captivating photographs and vibrant graphics, you will dive into the unique experience of witnessing a total solar eclipse. Also, join the expert planetarium staff for an enthralling eclipse-oriented planetarium show that will take your understanding of celestial mechanics to new heights. Explore the science, history, and wonder of eclipses with these enlightening programs, where the mysteries of the universe come to life before your eyes!
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