The 21st Show

How to prepare for the total solar eclipse in southern Illinois

Produced by Jose Zepeda and Reginald Hardwick
 
The progression of a total solar eclipse is seen in a multiple exposure photograph taken in 5-minute intervals, with the moon passing in front of the sun above Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia, 225 kilometers (140 miles) from Phnom Penh, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1995.

The progression of a total solar eclipse is seen in a multiple exposure photograph taken in 5-minute intervals, with the moon passing in front of the sun above Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia, 225 kilometers (140 miles) from Phnom Penh, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1995. AP Photo/Richard Vogel

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We're just days away from the solar eclipse that's set to pass over southern Illinois. If you want to see a total solar eclipse, don't snooze on this one: The next one visible in the continental U.S. is not for another 21 years, according to NASA. And the next one in Illinois won't happen until 2099.

We'll hear about some eclipse events that take place on Southern Illinois University's campus, in Carbondale, and in the St. Louis area -- and get advice on how to enjoy totality.

We'll also discuss the weather forecast for Monday, April 8, and get advice for how you should prepare.

GUESTS:

Carly Gist

Staff Reporter, The Daily Egyptian

Brian Muñoz

Interim Digital Editor, St. Louis Public Radio

Andrew Pritchard

Meteorologist, WILL — Illinois Public Media