The Total Eclipse of April 8, 2024 will run its way through Mexico, across the continental United States, and make its way across Canada. Southern Illinois is amongst the best places to witness this rare wonder of the natural world.

Come to Greenville and Centralia, Illinois, to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Phases of the Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024

(All times are for Centralia, Illinois.)

12:44 PM - The shadow of the moon begins to cover the sun.

2:01 PM - TOTAL ECLIPSE - As the moon fully covers the Sun, the day will temporarily turn to night and the Sun's corona will be visible.

2:04 PM - As the moon's shadow will pass over, and the day begins again.

3:18 PM - The moon clears the Sun's disk and the eclipse fully ends.

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Places to View the Eclipse in Centralia, Illinois

West - Highway 161 and West Broadway

• Fairview Park

• Fairview Park Plaza

• Walmart

• Buchheit

• Crooked Creek Crossing

Downtown - East Broadway and Highway 51

• Historic Downtown Commercial District

• “The Yard” at Crooked Creek Winery Downtown

• Centralia Regional Library

East - from I-57 to Country Club Lane

• Castle Ridge Event Venue

South - from I-64 to Highway 51

• Rotary Park