Learn about total solar eclipses at Carmel Planetarium

What is a total solar eclipse? Why do we have eclipses on Earth? What are we going to see in central Indiana on April 8, 2024? Why do people get so excited about total solar eclipses?

Find the answers to these questions and more during the show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8 at the Carmel High School Planetarium.

This photograph of solar eclipse totality was taken by Keith Turner on Aug. 21, 2017. (Photo provided)

Enter through the main entrance of the school on Main Street, walk past the Dale Graham auditorium, and turn right. Doors will open 30 minutes before show time.

Recommended for ages 5 and above. No one will be admitted after the program begins. Children 12 years and under should be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and children. Click here to purchase tickets. Please download tickets before entering school, or take a screenshot of your ticket. You may not have cell phone reception in the school building.

For information, please call Planetarium Director Keith Turner at (317) 846-7721 ext. 7446.