2024 Total Solar Eclipse of the Sun
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Totality of this eclipse can be viewed in our region by traveling to southern Missouri and Illinois.
Nova: The Great American Eclipse
Explore the spectacular cosmic phenomenon of a total solar eclipse. Follow scientists as they work to unlock secrets from the sun.
Wednesday, April 3, 7 pm and Thursday, April 4, 2 pm on Nine PBS and livestream.
NOVA 2024 Eclipse Live!
Register for Nova's live streaming event from Kerrville, TX, on the eclipse day, Monday, April 8, beginning at 11 am.
Nine PBS
Preparing for the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse | Living St. Louis
DayStar Filters in Warrensburg, Missouri is working to fill orders for eclipse viewing glasses in advance of April 8. The McDonnell Planetarium in St. Louis is offering programs focusing on the upcoming event.
Eclipse Resources
Information about the 2024 total eclipse, including where and when the eclipse is, how to prepare, activities, and images.
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/
The Missouri Eclipse Task Force is a Missouri state-wide collaboration working together to promote the 2024 Solar Eclipse.
https://moeclipse.org/
The Illinois Department of Transportation coordinates with other agencies on the state and local levels to ensure the eclipse weekend and viewing events run as smooth as possible.
https://idot.illinois.gov/about-idot/stay-connected/events/solar-eclipse-2024.html
The Saint Louis Science Center has information about eclipse day celebrations at the center, including presentations, demonstrations, and the ECLIPSE show at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium.
https://www.slsc.org/event-overviews/eclipse-2024/