Catch the next total solar eclipse in Illinois
1:58 PM CDT, April 8 2024
Maximum Duration of Totality
4 minutes and 7 seconds
One of the longest durations across North America
Illinois Eclipse Blog
Plan your trip to Illinois for this rare celestial event. Explore local Illinois food favorites, festivals, family friendly attractions, and more. You are sure to find something to love!
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What to Expect for the Total Eclipse in Illinois
Illinois will be one of the prime locations to witness the rare total solar eclipse. During a total solar eclipse, the sky will become dark, as if it were dawn or dusk. Weather permitting, Illinois will see the sun’s corona as well.
The duration of totality in Illinois will be 4 minutes and 9 seconds, one of the longest durations across the country. The entire duration of the complete phase of the eclipse will last for just 4 hours. The time of totality will begin at 1:58 PM CDT and will end at 2:07 PM CDT.
Plan your eclipse holiday
When the moon covers the sun, you need someone covering your travel plans. We are your go-to source for travel planning that make navigating Illinois during the eclipse a breeze.
