April 8 will be a day Hoosiers remember for the rest of their lives if the skies can remain mainly clear. Shortly after 3 p.m., many will plunge into darkness as the moon blocks the sun.

Solar eclipses are rare and we are very lucky to have the path of totality passing right over Indiana. Since 1900, the United States has only seen 12 total solar eclipses pass any portion of the country.

It will be quite a bit until Indianapolis sees its next solar eclipse. That date will be October 17, 2153, meaning this upcoming eclipse on April 8 will really be a once-in-a-lifetime event.

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The United States will be lucky enough to witness its second total solar eclipse in the last decade come April 8.

Many across the country witnessed the spectacular August 2017 total eclipse, which was the first of the 21st century in the U.S.

That begs the question: How will totality be different with our upcoming eclipse?

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the weekend of Friday, February 23 through Sunday, February 25, 2024. This week: Celebrating Black History month plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar! Let’s make it a great weekend and find out what’s going on “IN the Community”!

Events mentioned in this episode:

Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival

February 23, 2024 , 7:30pm-8:30pm

February 24, 2024, 11:00am-3:30pm

Martin University Gathertorium

2186 N Sherman Dr.

Indianapolis, IN

Art & Soul 2024 Celebration + Naptown Tribute

February 23, 5:00pm-7:30pm

Indianapolis Artsgarden

110 West Washington Street

Indianapolis, IN

TEDxIndianaUniversity Play or Pause

February 23, 6:00pm-9:00pm

Buskirk Chumley Theater

114 E Kirkwood Ave

Bloomington, IN

IWIN Annual Pink Pajama Party

February 23, 6:00pm-11:00pm

The Renaissance Hotel

11925 N. Meridian St.

Carmel, IN

2024 IHSAA Girls Basketball State Finals

February 24

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

125 South Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, IN

United Way's ELEVATE Goes to Prom

February 24, 10:30am-1:00pm

Mavris Arts & Event Center

121 S. East St

Indianapolis, IN

Girl Scout Cookie and Wine Pairing

February 24, 3:00pm-5:00pm

Belgian Horse Winery

7200 West County Road 625 North

Middletown, IN

Meat Cake Invitational

February 25, 11:00am-2:00pm

Half Liter BBQ

5301 Winthrop Avenue #Suite B

Indianapolis, IN

Posh Wedding Planning Event Feb 2024

February 25, 12:00pm-4:00pm

502 East Event Centre

502 East Carmel Drive

Carmel, IN

2024 Daddy Daughter Sneakerball 'in Emerald City'

February 25, 6:00pm-9:00pm

The Silver Centre Event Hall

10202 E Washington St

Indianapolis, IN

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Looking for something fun to do during Indianapolis’ NBA All-Star weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the weekend of Friday, February 16 through Sunday, February 18, 2024. This week: it’s All Things All-Star plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar! Let’s make it a great weekend and find out what’s going on “IN the Community”!

Events mentioned in this episode:

Mike Epps All Star Throwback Concert

February 16, 7:30pm

Madam Walker Theatre

617 Indiana Ave

Indianapolis, IN

NBA All-Star Tip-Off

February 15, 6:30pm

Bicentennial Unity Plaza

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indianapolis, IN

17th Annual All-Star Gospel Celebration

February 15, 7:00pm

Walker Theatre

617 Indiana Ave

Indianapolis, IN

NBA Crossover Ultimate NBA Fan Experience

February 16 - February 18

Indiana Convention Center

200 South Capitol Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

NBA Crossover Concerts

February 16 – February 18

Indiana Convention Center

100 South Capitol Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

February 16, 7:00pm

Lucas Oil Stadium

500 South Capitol Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

NBA Rising Stars

February 16, 8:30pm

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

125 South Pennsylvania Street

Indianapolis, IN

NBA All-Star Practice & Media Day Presented by AT&T

February 17, 10:30am

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

125 South Pennsylvania Street

Indianapolis, IN

2024 NBA HBCU Classic Presented by AT&T

February 17, 2:00pm

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

125 South Pennsylvania Street

Indianapolis, IN

State Farm All-Star Saturday Night

February 17, 7:30pm

Lucas Oil Stadium

500 South Capitol Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

All-Starry Night

February 17, 9:00pm-1:00am

Newfields

4000 N Michigan Rd

Indianapolis, IN

2024 NBA All-Star Game

February 18, 8:00pm

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indianapolis, IN

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We all know not to stare directly at the sun when a solar eclipse is partial. As central Indiana approaches totality on April 8, the onset of darkness will be very quick. The eye won’t pick up on any changes in illumination until the sun is eclipsed by more than 90 percent. With one minute until the total eclipse, our sun will be 10 thousand times brighter than what it will be at totality. This onset in darkness during totality will allow you to see spectacular things in our sky besides the actual eclipse if the skies are clear. Be sure to look for planets and stars in the short minutes you have in totality.

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the weekend of Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 11, 2024. This week: it’s an All-Star Kickoff plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar! Let’s make it a great weekend and find out what’s going on “IN the Community”!

Events mentioned in this episode:

All-Star Kick Off Fashion Show Brunch

February 11, 12:00pm-4:00pm

Hovito Ultra Lounge

234 South Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN

Carmel Winter Games

February 09 - February 10

Carter Green

2 Carter Green

Carmel, IN

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes

February 09, 7:30pm

Paramount Theatre

1124 Meridian Plaza

Anderson, IN

Be My Valentine Half Marathon and 5K

February 10, 8:30am-2:00pm

NIFS

250 University Blvd

Indianapolis, IN

Family Day: For the LOVE of Art

February 10, 10:00am-3:00pm

Newfields

4000 N Michigan Rd

Indianapolis, IN

Family Fandom Film Fest

February 10, 11:00am-3:30pm

IMCPL Central Library

40 E. Saint Clair St.

Indianapolis, IN

The 15th Annual Winterfest

February 10, 1:00pm-6:00pm

Indiana State Fairgrounds

1202 East 38th Street

Indianapolis, IN

4th Annual Mardi Gras Bar Crawl - Broad Ripple

February 10, 3:00pm-10:00pm

Brothers Bar & Grill

Indianapolis, IN

Quepid Sweethearts Ball

February 10, 7:00pm-11:30pm

The Wellington Fishers Banquet & Conference Center

9775 N by NE Blvd

Fishers, IN

Allstars Of R&B Lovefest Jeffrey Osborne, Phil Perry & Patrice Rushen

February 10, 7:30pm-9:00pm

Clowes Memorial Hall

4602 Sunset Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

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As Indiana University celebrates the solar eclipse in April, joining the locals will be “Star Trek” actor William Shatner and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and rapper Janelle Monáe.

The fun at Hoosier Cosmic Celebration at Memorial Stadium will run from 1-5 p.m. April 8.

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the weekend of Friday, February 2 through Sunday, February 4, 2024. This week: All-Star Art plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar! Let’s make it a great weekend and find out what’s going on “IN the Community”!

Events mentioned in this episode:

For the Love of the Game!

February 02 - March 01, 12:00pm-6:00pm

Gallery Forty-Two

42 E. Washington Street

Indianapolis, IN

STR8 Up Frederick Douglass

February 02, 10am-11am & 12pm-1pm

Indiana State Museum

650 W Washington St

Indianapolis, IN

Building a Beloved Community by WE ARE INDY ARTS

January 31 - March 03, 11:00am-4:00pm

Newfields

4000 N Michigan Rd

Indianapolis, IN

Souper Bowls

February 03, 11:30am-1:30pm

Second Helpings

1121 Southeastern Ave

Indianapolis, IN

Lunar New Year Celebration with Indiana Association of Chinese-Americans

February 03, 12:00pm-1:00pm

Mooresville Public Library

220 W Harrison St

Mooresville, IN

Shen Yun

February 03 - February 04

Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University

4602 Sunset Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

RISE for Riley

February 03, 7:00pm-11:00pm

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

3000 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN

Monster Jam

February 03 – February 4

Lucas Oil Stadium

500 South Capitol Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

Mystery at the Museum II

February 01 – February 17

Anderson Museum of Art

32 West 10th Street

Anderson, IN

Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro: Och & Oy! A Considered Cabaret

February 03, 8:00pm

The Center for the Performing Arts

One Center Green

Carmel, IN

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We all know the sight of a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Earth’s solar eclipse is unique compared to the rest of the solar system. It all has to do with the size of the sun and moon from our vantage point on Earth.

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Carmel High School Planetarium has been educating people on what to expect during the total solar eclipse on April 8.

Much of central Indiana will be in the path of totality for the astrological event, and planetarium director Keith Turner wants as many people to enjoy it as possible. “We want people to be safe and educate them how to protect their eyes, like with solar eclipse shades, but we also want them to enjoy totality.”

Turner says people can safely enjoy watching the eclipse, but, years ago, misinformation kept people indoors.

Turner says people can safely look at the sun when it is fully obscured by the moon, but, if they want to watch it as the moon moves in, they will need special eclipse glasses. “There’s kind of a misconception that the sun is never safe to look at, but, during totality, like we’re going to have here in central Indiana, we can look at the sun.”

Carmel and Indianapolis can expect to see more than 3 minutes of total darkness, with areas to the south getting more and the north getting slightly less.

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