SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024
CAMPING AND DAY PARKING
On April 8, 2024 a total solar eclipse will pass directly over our quiet homestead. Our wide open field is the perfect spot to SEE 3 minutes and 57 seconds of totality. Located north of Richmond, Indiana with easy access from I-70, US 27, and US 40. Within driving distance of Indianapolis, Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus.
total darkness awaits
APRIL 6 - 9, 2024
Join us in rural Fountain City, Indiana for a Total Solar Eclipse Experience unlike any other.
Calm. Relaxing. Carefree
SPONSORED BY GROUND CONTROL OF FOUNTAIN CITY
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765-993-3430 | GCOFFC@GMAIL.COM
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SPONSORED BY GROUND CONTROL OF FOUNTAIN CITY ☽☾ 765-993-3430 | GCOFFC@GMAIL.COM ☽☾
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Camping
(1) 20’ x 50’ dry campsite for up to 12 people. RV’s, Campers, Vans, and Tents welcome.
(2) Commemorative Total Eclipse T-Shirts.
(2) Eclipse Viewing Glasses
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Amenities
Nightly Family-Friendly Entertainment including Community Bonfire, Access to Fresh Water Stations, Portable Restrooms, Covered Gathering Space, Private Nature Trails, and more!
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Eclipse Viewing
Our rural private homestead is in the longest path of totality.Close enough to amenities, but far away from light pollution and unnecessary distractions.
LOOKING FOR THE BEST LOCATION?
Our 40-acre private family homestead is near Indiana’s highest point and directly in the path of totality.
Imagine 03 minutes and 57 seconds of total darkness, in the middle of the day, with no blaring lights and unnecessary distractions.
Our wide-open field is the perfect place for taking in amazing, unobstructed views of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
Come relax. Rejuvenate. Experience all the wonders of nature with us in Fountain City, IN.
03 MINUTES AND 57 SECONDS OF TOTAL DARKNESS
The Monday, April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Our rural family farm in Fountain City, Indiana is in the path of totality and will experience 03 minutes and 57 seconds of total darkness. Our wide-open field is the perfect place to enjoy this rare life experience.
Partial eclipse begins
The moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact.
13:52:41
Mon, Apr 8
Totality begins
The moment the edge of the Moon covers all of the Sun is called second contact.
15:07:59
Mon, Apr 8
Maximum eclipse
The deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden.
15:09:58
Mon, Apr 8
Totality ends
The moment the edge of the Moon exposes the Sun is called third contact.
15:11:56
Mon, Apr 8
Partial eclipse ends
The moment the edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun is called fourth contact.
16:24:49
Mon, Apr 8
Eclipse data provided by Eclipse2024.org
Eclipse Map provided by NationalEclipse.com