| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse, in Illinois, United States |
| Start of Partial: | Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 12:41 pm CDT |
| Start of Totality: | Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 1:58 pm CDT |
| End of Totality: | Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 2:07 pm CDT |
| End of Partial: | Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 3:22 pm CDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Illinois.
Apr 8, 2024 – Total Solar Eclipse – Illinois
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon. Totality is visible within the dark red strip.
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Countdown until eclipse begins
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Illinois Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 12:50 pm | 2:06 pm | 3:21 pm CDT | 60 % | |
| Bloomington | 12:47 pm | 2:04 pm | 3:19 pm CDT | 59 % | |
| Chicago | 12:51 pm | 2:07 pm | 3:22 pm CDT | 64 % | |
| Decatur | 12:46 pm | 2:03 pm | 3:19 pm CDT | 57 % | |
| Peoria | 12:47 pm | 2:03 pm | 3:19 pm CDT | 61 % | |
| Rockford | 12:50 pm | 2:05 pm | 3:20 pm CDT | 61 % | |
| Springfield | 12:45 pm | 2:02 pm | 3:18 pm CDT | 57 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Illinois
| Eclipse Visibility from Illinois | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24–25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 17, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Illinois, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Illinois