Viewing

Eclipse 2024: Best Viewing Times and Locations in Illinois Revealed

Chicago, Illinois – The excitement is palpable as the United States gears up for Monday’s solar eclipse. Many eager eclipse-watchers are scrambling to secure prime viewing locations and determine the optimal time to witness this rare celestial phenomenon. Southern Illinois is fortunate to have several communities in the path of totality, where the sun will be completely obscured by the moon for a brief period. Even in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, where only a …

Read more

Inmates Sue New York State Over Solar Eclipse Viewing Rights in Prison

Albany, New York – Inmates at a New York prison are taking legal action against the state’s decision to enforce a lockdown during an upcoming solar eclipse. The six plaintiffs, who follow various faiths including Christianity, Islam, and Santeria, argue that the Department of Corrections’ ban on viewing the celestial event violates their constitutional right to practice their religion. The lawsuit filed in federal court asserts that witnessing the eclipse holds religious significance for the …

Read more