The Great Indianapolis Eclipse Debacle: When Will the Sun Finally Come Out of Hiding?
Let's face it, Indianapolis, we've been through a lot. We survived the Great Blizzard of '14, the Monon Trail pothole incident of '18, and now this: the Great Solar Eclipse of... wait, what year was that again?
That's right, folks. You might be living in perpetual twilight thanks to that cosmic light show back in April, but fear not! Here's the lowdown on when Indianapolis can finally expect to see the sun again (spoiler alert: it's already out).
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Hold on a Sec, Wasn't There an Eclipse in April?
You got that right, eagle-eyed citizen. On April 8th, 2024, Indianapolis witnessed a total solar eclipse, the first one in over 800 years! It was a momentous occasion, filled with excitement, free eclipse glasses (thanks, local dentist!), and... a whole lot of confusion.
Apparently, some folks thought the eclipse meant the sun was going on an extended vacation. Let me break it to you gently: the sun is a giant ball of fire, it's not going anywhere.
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But Seriously, When Did the Eclipse Actually End?
The good news? The total eclipse in Indianapolis only lasted for about 3 minutes and 51 seconds. That's less time than it takes to wait in line for a good pork tenderloin sandwich.
The full eclipse, where the moon completely blocks the sun, ended around 3:12 pm EDT on April 8th, 2024. However, the partial phases of the eclipse lingered for a while longer.
By around 4:23 pm EDT, the whole shebang was over, and Indianapolis was officially basking in the sun's glorious rays once again.
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So, the sun has been out and about for over 2 months now. You might want to check your smoke detector batteries – maybe that's why your house seems a little dark?
How To FAQs: Your Guide to Not Missing the Next Big Celestial Event (Hopefully)
Alright, alright, we all have those moments. Here are some quick tips to avoid future celestial confusion:
How to find out about upcoming eclipses?
Tip: Slow down at important lists or bullet points.
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There are many websites and apps that track astronomical events. A quick Google search for "astronomy calendar" will do the trick!
How to prepare for a solar eclipse?
If it's a total eclipse, get yourself some certified eclipse glasses. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can seriously damage your eyesight.
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How to tell the difference between a full and partial eclipse?
During a total eclipse, the moon completely blocks the sun, creating a brief period of darkness. In a partial eclipse, the sun appears to have a "bite" taken out of it.
How often do solar eclipses happen?
Solar eclipses occur fairly frequently, but total eclipses are much rarer. A specific location like Indianapolis might only experience a total eclipse every few hundred years.
How to avoid accidentally living in perpetual twilight?
Here's a crazy idea: open your curtains!
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