Anticipation for the April 8 total solar eclipse is building as the event is now just days away.
Johnson County is along the path of totality for the event. A partial eclipse will take place from 1:50 to 4:23 p.m. Monday, with the total eclipse being from approximately 3:05:52 to 3:09:54 p.m. in the Franklin area.
From the science behind eclipses, events, safety, preparations and more, the Daily Journal has the eclipse covered for Johnson County residents. Check out the links below to find all of the Daily Journal’s coverage of the solar eclipse. This list will be updated as more stories are published, so be sure to bookmark and return to this page.
Science behind the eclipse
Expert answers questions on upcoming total solar eclipse – Jan. 12, 2024
Scientists answer common eclipse questions ahead of April 8 event – March 27, 2024
Events
Edinburgh organizers outline art-themed eclipse celebration – March 6, 2024
Franklin eclipse festival to include benefit 5K – March 29, 2024
Solar power: Franklin readies for upcoming eclipse festival – March 27, 2024
Celestial suds: Taxman Brewing partners with NASA for special eclipse event – March 29, 2024
Greenwood plans pre-eclipse party, offers wide-open viewing spaces – April 2, 2024
Eclipse mania: Local communities, attractions plan big events for solar eclipse – April 3, 2024
Safety
Experts share eye safety tips in advance of eclipse – March 27, 2024
Solar Eclipse Guide 2024 – April 3, 2024
Johnson County officials offer tips for property owners, residents ahead of eclipse – April 3, 2024
Closings
Access Johnson County to restrict bus service on day of eclipse – March 25, 2024
Weather
Eclipse day historically more cloudy than sunny for Central Indiana – March 22, 2024
Preparations
Johnson County public safety agencies preparing for 2024 total solar eclipse – Nov. 10, 2023
Indiana officials urge planning ahead for solar eclipse – Feb. 12, 2024
Eclipse could bring $10-25M economic impact to Johnson County – Feb. 19, 2024
Franklin announces eclipse plans, advises residents to plan ahead – March 7, 2024
Communities in path of 2017 eclipse share advice for Johnson County – March 15, 2024
Greenwood OKs eclipse event parking fees for some city lots – March 20, 2024
Local Civil Air Patrol prepares to help with eclipse needs – March 26, 2024
Families who live in Franklin hotels to be displaced by eclipse – April 2, 2024
