With the total solar eclipse just days away, hotel parking lots in southern Indiana are empty. But that's about to change, and quickly, as travelers descend on the state for the celestial event. More >>Travelers begin arriving to Indiana for Monday's total solar eclipse
One big takeaway from the 2017 eclipse: come early and stay late to avoid traffic headaches. More >>Kentucky, Indiana communities using knowledge gained from 2017 eclipse to plan for this year's April 8 event
The event is a once in a lifetime experience as it is going through a list of big cities and is easy to get to. More >>Journey into darkness | Louisville Astronomical Society gives expert advice on viewing the total solar eclipse
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order ahead of the celestial event next week, should the eclipse crowds overwhelm state resources as the state prepares to welcome people from across the globe. More >>With one week until total solar eclipse, southern Indiana towns prepare for influx of visitors
The LightSound boxes use a technique called sonification, which converts light intensity into sound. More >>Blind, visually impaired to experience total solar eclipse through new technology
They pulled out all the stops so members could see it all up close. More >>'Solar Saturday' held at Louisville park 2 weeks before eclipse
WDRB Meteorologist Hannah Strong takes you inside the classroom to give you some ideas. More >>Not sure what to do with your students on eclipse day? Take a trip inside a classroom for some tips
Greyhound is making traveling for the solar eclipse on April 8 easier by offering several routes in direct or partial paths of the eclipse. More >>Greyhound offers bus routes to cities in the path of solar eclipse
As Kentuckiana prepares for the total solar eclipse on April 8, WDRB has your guide to all the Louisville-area eclipse viewing spots. More >>Eclipse countdown | Kentuckiana's 2024 total solar eclipse viewing guide
While millions have their eyes on the skies, Indiana Sate Police will set its sights on the roadways. More >>Indiana State Police offers tips to prepare for April 8's solar spectacle
With the total solar eclipse a month away, an internationally known astronomer is warning people about counterfeit glasses that won't protect you from the sun. More >>Don't Waste Your Money | Beware of counterfeit eclipse glasses
WDRB solar eclipse glasses will be available at all Scooter's Coffee area locations starting March 1. More >>WDRB solar eclipse glasses available now at Scooter's Coffee
Vision First Optometrist Dr. Katrina Black said the only way to view this once-in-a-lifetime moment is with the proper eye protection. More >>Don't stare at the sun | Louisville optometrist explains safe ways to view solar eclipse
The biggest star in the sky will cast its shadow on southern Indiana towns on April 8 More >>Southern Indiana towns preparing to cash in on April's total solar eclipse spotlight
Many Louisville-area schools are closed or doing virtual learning due to the total solar eclipse happening on Monday, April 8, 2024. More >>Eclipse countdown | School closures on Monday, April 8 for total solar eclipse
When darkness sweeps across the landscape during a total solar eclipse, unusual things start happening. Fooled by the false dusk, birds stop singing, crickets start chirping, and bees return to their hives. More >>DID YOU KNOW? During the April 8 eclipse, birds might stop singing and crickets start chirping...
Indiana State Police are encouraging drivers to plan ahead for the upcoming solar eclipse in April. More >>Indiana State Police encouraging drivers to plan ahead, expect traffic for solar eclipse
Typical weather in the Ohio Valley area in early April is anything but typical. More >>Preparing for eclipse day | What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Janelle Monáe and William Shatner will perform at the Hoosier Cosmic Celebration on Indiana University's campus during the solar eclipse on April 8. More >>Janelle Monáe, William Shatner to perform at Indiana University during solar eclipse
WDRB's Hannah Strong shows the four items you'll need to create a viewer at home. More >>Can't find eclipse glasses? Here's how to make a DIY Eclipse viewer to safely watch the event
During the total solar eclipse, there is a specific area where the sun will be totally blocked by the moon. More >>Eclipse countdown | What's the difference between totality and partiality?
While many cities and towns across the globe ended 2023 with fireworks, the sun was busy producing some excitement of its own —an X5 solar flare. This was the largest solar flare observed by NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) since 2017. More >>SOLAR CYCLE 25: What You Should Look For During The Total Solar Eclipse..
Regardless of where you decide to watch from, our entire area is close enough to totality that you will all notice something. More >>Eclipse countdown | Louisville area prepares for total solar eclipse in our area on April 8
Louisville will be one of the most exciting cities in the world when springtime hits, four destination events set to bring tens of thousands of tourists to the area. More >>Louisville braces for a wild spring, 4 marquee events bringing tens of thousands of tourists to town
The online class for all ages, which starts Jan. 8, is worth one college credit and will teach students about how rare the eclipse is and what to expect. More >>University of Louisville offering class preparing students for 2024's total solar eclipse
The sky will go dark April 8 across a large section of the United States, and Seymour leaders are preparing for tens of thousands of people to take in the solar eclipse in southern Indiana. More >>Southern Indiana city expecting 3 times its population to converge for 2024 solar eclipse
Mark your calendars! The next annular solar eclipse visible from the U.S. will be on June 21, 2039, but a total solar eclipse will darken skies from Texas to Maine on Monday, April 8, 2024. This is the event so many people have been waiting for! I can assure you that here at WDRB, we are mak… More >>AN EPIC VIEW Of The Annular Eclipse & Why You Should Mark Your Calendar For The Next Event...
The annular solar eclipse happened Saturday afternoon, and for many of you the view was blocked by clouds. However some folks in our area were lucky enough to see the eclipse and capture a photo! More >>Annular Solar Eclipse Seen In Our Area
Before we get into the details about NASA's mission, I want you to have realistic expectations as to what you will see here on Saturday. Just to be completely clear, we WILL NOT get to see the "ring of fire" here in Kentucky and Indiana. I know, it's a bummer. At the very best, we may see a … More >>LAUNCH! Rockets Will Fly Into October's Eclipse’s Shadow To Study The Atmosphere...
Tens of millions in the Americas will have front-row seats for Saturday's rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun. More >>'Ring of fire' solar eclipse will slice across Americas on Saturday with millions along path
While this is NOTHING like a total solar eclipse, we are excited for the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023. Eclipses occur on Earth when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth line up, either fully or partially, providing exciting celestial events. During an annular solar eclipse, the Sun appears… More >>2023 ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE: What It Will Look Like & One Extremely Important Tip...
A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024. More >>Indiana DNR preparing for total solar eclipse in April 2024
Remember the total solar eclipse that we got to experience in near totality here in Louisville a few years ago back in 2017? It was cool right? Well there is another one happening sooner rather than later and the path of totality is moving directly over part of our area. More >>One Year Away From the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Where will you be for the 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses in the United States? NASA has released a new map that could help you decide. Based on observations from several NASA missions, the map details the path of the Moon’s shadow as it crosses the contiguous U.S. during the annular solar ecli… More >>ECLIPSE IN 2023 AND 2024! NASA's New Map Shows Where The Moon’s Shadow Will Cross The United States...
