Free public astronomy observation of a total lunar eclipse at the SIU
Carbondale Farms Astronomy Observation Area, located approximately 2
miles west of the main SIU campus off Chautauqua road. The site will be
open to the public 3:30am – 6:30am on the morning of Tuesday, March 3,
2026. Earlier entry encouraged for individuals wanting to setup
telescopes or photography equipment. A limited number of concrete
telescope pads are available on a first come first served basis. Free
onsite parking. From this location, the first phases of the eclipse
through totality are visible with the moon setting in the final partial
phase.
See event website for more details: https://eclipse.siu.edu/public-astronomy-observations/