‘Noon Edition’ to broadcast live from WonderLab on April 5: Host Bob Zaltsberg and a panel of experts will discuss the upcoming eclipse

WFIU Public Radio will host a live Noon Edition broadcast from WonderLab (308 W. 4th St., Bloomington) on Friday, April 5 focused on the upcoming eclipse and Bloomington’s spot in its path of totality. Doors for this free event will open at 11:30 a.m. with the live broadcast beginning at 12 p.m.

Anticipating a staggering influx of over 300,000 visitors, city officials are gearing up for a monumental event. Noon Edition host Bob Zaltsberg will be joined by a panel of experts discussing the intricate science behind eclipses, essential safety measures for viewing, strategies for navigating the anticipated traffic surge, and more.

Panelists for the event will cover the following aspects of the eclipse:

• Liz Aguilar from the Indiana University Department of Biology will discuss eclipse effects on the natural world.
• Carey Champion from the Wylie House and Indiana University Libraries will talk about the total eclipse of 1869 in Bloomington.
• John J. Salzer, provost professor from the Indiana University Department of Astronomy, will provide insight into the science of an eclipse.
• Adam Wason from the City of Bloomington will share how the city is handling the anticipated increase in people and traffic.

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Noon Edition will take questions from the audience in attendance at WonderLab, as well as through X @NoonEdition and email at [email protected]. The event will be broadcast on WFIU at 103.7 FM in Bloomington. After the live broadcast, the program will be available to listen to on demand on Noon Edition’s website, wfiu.org/noonedition.

Learn more WFIU’s eclipse 2024 content at wfiu.org/eclipse. Noon Edition is made possible with support from Bloomington Health Foundation, Estate & Downsizing Specialists, and Smithville. Support for Eclipse 2024 programming comes from presenting partner IU Credit Union.