Live Blog: The Great American Solar Eclipse

Article origination WFIU-FM

The first coast-to-coast solar eclipse in 99 years is today, with the path of totality just a few hours drive south of Indiana in parts of Kentucky.

Nearly the entire state will have at least 90 percent coverage, and southern parts of Indiana will have near-totality: 99 percent in Evansville, 96 percent in Jeffersonville, 95 percent in Bloomington and about 90 percent in Indianapolis.

Throughout the state, the partial eclipse starts at about 12:57 p.m., with peak coverage at 2:25 p.m., and end of partial eclipse at 3:49 p.m (all times Eastern Standard Time).

Reporters from public broadcasting stations throughout the state are covering the state as Hoosiers experience this rare event!

Solar Eclipse Throughout Indiana, Neighboring States

Well that's something you don't see everyday #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/3hKhpiCpHY
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) August 21, 2017

It's not just #Eclipse day at @IndianaUniv it's also the first day of classes! Here's the small crowd at #ShowalterFountain a bit ago. pic.twitter.com/uZdP5PqEyG
— Becca Costello (@becca_costello) August 21, 2017

The scene at the SPEA/@KelleySchool plaza and along 10th Street. Students now returning to walking while looking down at phones. pic.twitter.com/c0qWKsgHNa
— IU SPEA Bloomington (@SPEAIUB) August 21, 2017

Total eclipse in Madisonville, KY. #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/4phsWg3VnY
— Samantha Horton (@SamHorton5) August 21, 2017

Southbound Hwy 41 is backed up from somewhere in Kentucky to Washington Ave. Seeing license plates from all over the country. pic.twitter.com/XCRNd1sZKd
— Evansville Police (@EvansvillePD) August 21, 2017

The shadows of the leaves look just like the eclipse! pic.twitter.com/yNCS2HGDN8
— Taylor Haggerty (@taylor_terese) August 21, 2017

Close to 95% totality here in Bloomington! #eclipse pic.twitter.com/t5i0ZMwtAv
— Becca Costello (@becca_costello) August 21, 2017

Students on the @LifeAtPurdue campus watch the height of the #Eclipse2017 as it passes overhead. pic.twitter.com/pGz3vTm0LD
— WBAA news staff (@wbaanews) August 21, 2017

It's definitely getting darker on the beach. pic.twitter.com/ueUFYM5Auh
— Barbara Brosher (@BabsofBtown) August 21, 2017

The partially eclipsed sun is behind the clouds in Bloomington :( pic.twitter.com/5rSSWSmPnF
— Becca Costello (@becca_costello) August 21, 2017

Shadows are becoming sharper, we're getting closer to totality here in #KY #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/1MjzeBZHpY
— Lindsey Wright (@LindseyWright_) August 21, 2017

We're a half hour out and the skies look amazing! Just need this to hold. pic.twitter.com/IsbEwZs7JT
— Zach Bernard (@ZachBernardFW) August 21, 2017

Is there a smudge on my eclipse glasses? Nope, it's the moon starting to cover a portion of the sun here in Madisonville, KY.
— Samantha Horton (@SamHorton5) August 21, 2017

Beautiful KY NOT BEAUTIFUL clouds pic.twitter.com/l0zOBk9RUJ
— Sarah Fentem (@Petit_Smudge) August 21, 2017

LuAnn Johnson of @wfiu is demonstrating how to use a #pinholeprojector to view the #Ecliose! pic.twitter.com/Blfea3hmGG
— Becca Costello (@becca_costello) August 21, 2017

This is the line for eclipse viewers at @IUBloomington's CelestFest. pic.twitter.com/NW3fBXbDub
— Angelo Bautista (@angelombautista) August 21, 2017

There are lots of families here, some school groups and even some buses from local retirement homes.
— Barbara Brosher (@BabsofBtown) August 21, 2017

Students in Mrs. Overton's class at @MWEwayne learn about the solar eclipse. pic.twitter.com/9gx0hI8AUn
— Lauren Chapman (@laurenechapman_) August 21, 2017

Clouds are indeed in the Northeast Indiana forecast for the afternoon. pic.twitter.com/LIpL8Jq8A5
— Zach Bernard (@ZachBernardFW) August 21, 2017

People are already lined up for solar viewers at Paynetown SRA. They're handing them out starting at 1. Other events start at noon. pic.twitter.com/rm5dDCnpIP
— Barbara Brosher (@BabsofBtown) August 21, 2017

People are out canoeing before the #Eclipse2017 later today. The canoes will also be available to rent & watch the eclipse from 1-2pm. pic.twitter.com/z7OnwLtxPh
— Samantha Horton (@SamHorton5) August 21, 2017

#Eclipse2017 Traffic Update; Expect long delays; please slow down and leave space between you and other vehicles. pic.twitter.com/ZAeRXigHek
— INDOT Southwest (@INDOTSouthwest) August 21, 2017

We thought Lincoln SP would be swamped w #eclipse people--but we only met a couple! Now on to the path of totality. ðŸŒžðŸŒšðŸŒžðŸŒšðŸŒž @WFIUNews pic.twitter.com/OzQ5tCmwIp
— Sarah Fentem (@Petit_Smudge) August 21, 2017

A quick glimpse at the sun through my eclipse glasses. I'll be in Madisonville, KY today covering the astronomical event. #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/L9I0n83ZMb

— Samantha Horton (@SamHorton5) August 21, 2017

Get a free #Eclipse viewing card on campus at @IUBloomington right now! pic.twitter.com/sN74QaMhWb

— Becca Costello (@becca_costello) August 21, 2017

NPR: Solar Eclipse Throughout the United States

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