October 14th 2023, Solar Eclipse at SIUE
On October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse path will stretch diagonally from Oregon to Texas. At SIUE we will have a partial solar eclipse with 53% percent obstruction of the sun at 11:57 a.m.
The solar eclipse will start at 10:32 a.m. and end at 1:26 p.m. The total duration of the partial eclipse will be 2 hours and 54 minutes.
- Observing a solar eclipse is a remarkable experience when done safely.
- Never look at the sun without special eclipse eyewear.
- Standard sunglasses are not enough.
Observation Locations
Builders of the University Plaza (map)
- Open to SIUE students, staff, faculty, and visitors
- A telescope will be available for observations.
- Eclipse glasses will be provided on-site.
Parking Lot E, East Corner near the Science West Building (map)
- Open to SIUE students, staff, faculty, and visitors
- A telescope connected to a screen under a tent will be available to facilitate group observation.
- Eclipse glasses will be provided on-site.
Edwardsville Downtown: Goshen Market (map)
- Open to SIUE students, staff, faculty, and visitors
- A telescope will be available to facilitate observations.
- Eclipse glasses will be provided on-site.
Science of Eclipses
- The Science of Solar Eclipse - Learn about the different types of eclipses.
- Total Solar Eclipse - Solar Eclipses in History and Mythology
- NASA Eclipse Website - The Annular Eclipse & NASA
- Fly Over the Ring of Fire Eclipse - Watch the moon's shadow race from Oregon to Texas.
