"2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Path, Timing, and Viewing Tips for Illinois and Chicago"

The April 8 solar eclipse will peak at different times across Illinois, with some areas experiencing totality and others seeing a partial eclipse. In the Chicago area, the partial eclipse will be visible for approximately 150 minutes, starting around 12:50 p.m. and ending at 3:22 p.m. Cities like Carbondale will witness totality for a few minutes, with the eclipse path passing over more populated areas than the 2017 eclipse. The next total eclipse won't occur until 2044, making this a rare astronomical event to witness.