2024 Total Solar Eclipse
presented by Purdue University
2024 Total Solar Eclipse at IMS presented by Purdue University
Monday, April 8
All times eastern time
STEM Symposium
Two educational programming tracks will run concurrently. The Sun Track will be more technical in nature. The Moon Track is tailored for youth and families. All programming will feature experts from NASA, Purdue University and INDYCAR (all times Eastern).
Closer than Ever Before: Technologies to Touch the Sun
Technologies to Touch the Sun (Parker Solar Probe) and Space Weather
Sun Track (Gallagher Pavilion, Adult)
Hosted by WTHR Chief Meteorologist and Purdue Alumna Angela Buchman
Feeling is Believing: A Tactile Eclipse Experience
Tactile Engineering & NearSpace Education bring a total solar eclipse into view for the visually impaired
Moon Track (North Chalet, Youth/Family)
Hosted by Indianapolis Sports Personality and Purdue Senior Communications Specialist Derek Schultz
Eyes on the Skies and Beyond
An infrared eye on planets in Earth's solar system: James Webb Telescope
Sun Track (Gallagher Pavilion, Adult)
Hosted by WTHR Chief Meteorologist and Purdue Alumna Angela Buchman
Feeling is Believing: A Tactile Eclipse Experience
Moon Track (North Chalet, Youth/Family)
Hosted by Indianapolis Sports Personality and Purdue Senior Communications Specialist Derek Schultz
Beyond Apollo: Neil Armstrong's Legacy and Artemis' Ascent
Bridging the historic footsteps of Neil Armstrong with the cutting-edge aspirations of the Artemis mission
Sun Track (Gallagher Pavilion, Adult)
Hosted by WTHR Chief Meteorologist and Purdue Alumna Angela Buchman
Astro, Racer, Engineer, Scientist & More
Follow your dreams to a career in STEM
Moon Track (North Chalet, Youth/Family)
Hosted by Indianapolis Sports Personality and Purdue Senior Communications Specialist Derek Schultz
LIVE: Astronaut Panel presented by “This is Purdue”
Five members of Purdue University’s Cradle of Astronauts join the “This is Purdue” podcast for a live panel to discuss their experiences in space
Sun Track (Gallagher Pavilion, Adult)
Hosted by WTHR Chief Meteorologist and Purdue Alumna Angela Buchman
In the Shadow: A Greatest Spectacle
The science behind the day’s main event, a total solar eclipse
In addition, NASA will have more than a dozen educational exhibits with which attendees can interact. Faculty, students and subject matter experts from Purdue University, Indiana Space Grant Consortium and NearSpace Education also will offer exhibits, booths, demonstrations and displays, available throughout the day in IMS’ Trackside Garages, turned Exhibit Hall.
Moon Track (North Chalet, Youth/Family)
Hosted by Indianapolis Sports Personality and Purdue Senior Communications Specialist Derek Schultz
NearSpace Education & Tactile Engineering Balloon Launch
Rockets to Race Cars
Exploring the intersection between manned space flights, motorsports and the innovation behind it all
Sun Track (Gallagher Pavilion, Adult)
Hosted by WTHR Chief Meteorologist and Purdue Alumna Angela Buchman
NASA TV Live Broadcast
The IMS Total Solar Eclipse Event presented by Purdue University has been designated one of just three official broadcast sites for NASA TV’s coverage of the astronomical phenomenon.
INDYCAR Demo Laps
At the start of the NASA TV global broadcast, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will be on full display for spectators. Three-time Indianapolis 500 pole winner Ed Carpenter will turn a handful of demonstration laps of the 2.5-mile oval in an Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet INDYCAR SERIES car just before the start of the Total Solar Eclipse sequence.
Opening Ceremonies
Total Solar Eclipse
Partial eclipse begins: 1:50:34 p.m.
Total eclipse begins: 3:06:04 p.m.
Max totality: 3:07:59 p.m.
Total eclipse ends: 3:09:54 p.m.
Partial eclipse ends: 4:23:13 p.m.