Greetings Evansville Region Eclipse Enthusiasts!

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Greetings Evansville Region Eclipse Enthusiasts!

DECEMBER 9, 2023

As we approach this year’s Thanksgiving holiday, it’s time to embrace a new tradition: sticking to safe topics around the dinner table, all while sparking excitement about a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event—the Evansville Region’s upcoming total solar eclipse! This Thanksgiving let’s pivot away from those awkward family discussions and instead focus on a topic that’s out of this world.

Your role as an eclipse stakeholder is crucial in spreading the word and ensuring that everyone is prepared and eager to witness the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.  So, use the following Holidays Table Talking Points to engage your loved ones, whether you’re hosting the holiday right here or gathering elsewhere.

  1. Plan to be Here: The Evansville Region is the place to be for the upcoming eclipse, and you want to make sure your friends and family don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience. For the smoothest pre- and post-eclipse journey, encourage out of town guests to travel to Evansville on or before Saturday, April 6 and stay through Tuesday, April 9, 2024, if they can.  Share the excitement and let them know there’s still plenty of hotel inventory available for a comfortable stay, but it’s best to call the hotels directly and ask about rates and if there’s a required length of stay.
  2. Eclipse, Rain, or Shine: We have a (slightly) greater-than-50% chance of clear skies at 2:02 PM on Monday, April 8, 2024, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed for good weather.  However, even if the skies are cloudy, remind everyone that the eclipse will still be an incredible experience. The profound darkness during totality is unlike anything you’ve ever witnessed.
  3. Something for Everyone: The Evansville Region has something to offer people of all ages and interests, not only on Eclipse Day but throughout the entire weekend.  In fact, there are new events being announced all the time, for example, University of Evansville’s UEclipse.  Friends and family from far and wide will have the opportunity to see and experience all that the area has to offer, and you’ll be surrounded by people you care about to witness this rare celestial event together.
  4. Prepare for Eclipse Day: All major school districts in the region have announced closures on Monday, April 8, 2024, so anticipate activities not only for your own family, but also plan for this impact in and around your workplace.  We would advise that our local friends and neighbors avoid scheduling appointments and unnecessary travel (such as shopping and gas purchases) on April 8. Mark the day on your calendar to ensure you can fully immerse yourself in the eclipse experience!
  5. Get Creative with Eclipse Celebrations: Businesses should seize this opportunity to engage with customers and colleagues, creating a sense of unity and celebration.  Create fun eclipse-themed merchandise or menus or plan a viewing event or watch party.  Whether you prefer a personal “Me”clipse experience or a communal “We”clipse celebration, creative planning (and puns!) can make this event even more memorable.
  6. Impress with Basic Eclipse Science and Trivia: One quick scroll through this page on the American Astronomical Society website can give you the how and why on total solar eclipses, sure to impress your most discerning holiday tablemates.  Or, while you eat your Thanksgiving turkey, enlighten those around you that the next total solar eclipse in Turkey (the country) will not occur until April 30, 2060.

The rarity of solar eclipses can add an extra layer of excitement to your Thanksgiving celebrations!  The chance to witness a total solar eclipse from your own hometown is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and we’re fortunate to have this opportunity in the Evansville Region on Monday, April 8, 2024.  So, let’s gather our loved ones, celebrate this cosmic coincidence, and make memories that will last a lifetime!  Don’t forget to share our website: 2024evansvilleeclipse.com.

Just a reminder, our next Regional Eclipse Stakeholder meeting will be Thursday, January 18 at 10 AM in the Welborn Community Room of the Fifth Third Building in Downtown Evansville.

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Happy Thanksgiving!  Please reach out if you have any questions!

Alexis

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