INDIANAPOLIS — Several school districts across central Indiana will be closed or host an e-learning day for the total solar eclipse April 8, 2024.
The Indianapolis area will experience darkness for around 3 minutes and 44 seconds when the moon completely covers the sun.
Looking at the intense light caused by an eclipse for just a few seconds can cause permanent damage to the eyes, which is why these nearby schools are keeping students at home for the day:
Canceled:
- Brownsburg Community Schools
- Center Grove Community Schools
- Carmel Clay Schools
- Franklin Community Schools
- Greenwood Community Schools
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- Lawrence Township Schools
- Noblesville Schools
- Pike Township Schools
- Plainfield Community Schools
- Rush County Schools
- Zionsville Community Schools
E-learning day:
- Alexandria-Monroe Schools
- Anderson Community Schools (possible e-learning day)
- Avon Community Schools
- Beech Grove Schools
- Martinsville Schools
- MSD of Washington Township
- Rise Learning Center
- Southmont Schools
- Warren Township Schools
- Westfield Washington Schools
As additional school districts announce their plans for the eclipse, WTHR 13News will continue to update these lists.
Even Indiana University canceled all in-person classes for the day due to the eclipse.
The 2024 Great North American Eclipse is the biggest astronomical event around Indianapolis in 819 years and the first total solar eclipse in the United States since 2017.
Tourism officials in Indianapolis and other cities in the "path of totality" have been planning for an expected flood of visitors. If you don't have an ideal view from where you live, there will be plenty of places to watch and celebrate the eclipse. Click on the locations below for more information:
Looking for a list of events you can attend for the astronomical event across central Indiana? Check out the full and updated list here.
Curious how long your city will experience darkness for? Check our full list of darkness times here.