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Indianapolis is squarely in the path of totality for the solar eclipse — for the first time in over 800 years.

April 8, 2024

Eclipse start — 1:50 p.m.
Totality start — 3:06 p.m.
Totality peak — 3:07 p.m.
Totality end — 3:09 p.m.
Eclipse end — 4:23 p.m.

The city is expecting thousands of visitors, and there's a lot going on. Catch up with all our eclipse coverage in the feed below.

And check out our newsroom live blog, where you can follow along with our team as they cover events and meet stargazers around the city.

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Follow stories on the April 8 solar eclipse here

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