The region received many visitors from around the world for the first of two total solar eclipses in the Summer of 2017.
For two minutes and 38 seconds the skies above Carbondale Illinois were dark because of a total solar eclipse. For more information browse to: http://eclipse.siu.edu/about/carbondale-and-the-solar-eclipse/
In a very rare occurrence, Carbondale will experience another Total Solar Eclipse in 2024, for more information visit: http://eclipse.siu.edu/