Total Solar Eclipse 2024 in Hamilton County, Indiana
Hamilton County, Indiana - the cities of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield - will experience one of the greatest natural phenomena that can occur in our skies: a total solar eclipse. Businesses, attractions and our cities are planning exciting plans to celebrate. Check back for details!
What time will the 2024 solar eclipse be visible?
- Date: Monday, April 8, 2024
- Time: the sky will begin to change around 1:50 p.m. with totality at 3:06 p.m. EDT
- Duration by city:
- Arcadia: 3 minutes 4 seconds
- Atlanta: 2 minutes 55 seconds
- Carmel: 3 minutes 29 seconds
- Cicero: 3 minutes 15 seconds
- Fishers: 3 minutes 38 seconds
- Noblesville: 3 minutes 27 seconds
- Sheridan: 2 minutes 50 seconds
- Westfield: 3 minutes 18 seconds
What is a total solar eclipse?
A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk.
It has been 819 years since Hamilton County had a total solar eclipse. The next total solar eclipse that can be seen from the contiguous United States will be on Aug. 23, 2044.
Safety
Please follow all NASA viewing guidelines for eye safety:
- It is never safe to look directly at the sun, even if the sun is partly obscured.
- When watching an eclipse, you must always wear safe solar viewing glasses (eclipse glasses).
- For your safety, read all of NASA's eye safety guidelines - click here.
Learn More About the Total Solar Eclipse
Plan Your Visit
The communities of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and the northern towns, along with many attractions will host special events leading up to the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. This page will continue to be updated as information becomes available.
