Total Solar Eclipse Road Trip–with Free Sunglasses
- Posted by Barrington Hills
- On March 11, 2024
A total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Illinois and Indiana
NBC5 Chicago reports on the afternoon of April 8, a total solar eclipse will occur with totality lasting at least three minutes in parts of the Midwest, including in a portion of Illinois, according to NASA.
Though totality will not be visible in the Chicago area, the upcoming solar eclipse will provide an estimated 95% coverage of the sun.
Many thanks to the Illinois Optometric Association and the office of Representative Martin McLaughlin (52nd District) for supplying Village Hall FREE total solar eclipse sunglasses!
(…while supplies last)
Plan a 3-Day Weekend!
NBC5 Chicago lists the Illinois cities predicted to be in totality. Carbondale is the largest Illinois city in the path of totality, a quick 5-hour drive from Barrington Hills! For the “path of totality”, click here.
Enjoy Illinois along the way! Here are some links to sites that can help you plan your trip!
- Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
- Things to do in Carbondale – Village of Carbondale website
- Enjoy Illinois – the official website of the Illinois Office of Tourism
or for attractions that may not have been listed in the above links…
