Editing Carbondale, Illinois (section)

===Eclipse Crossroads of America===
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The area was in totality during the [[solar eclipse of August 21, 2017]], with [[Giant City State Park]], just south of the city, experiencing the longest period of totality during the eclipse (approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds). It was also within the path of totality of the [[solar eclipse of April 8, 2024]], making it one of only a handful of cities within the direct paths of both eclipses. The combination of these events earned it the nickname "Eclipse Crossroads of America".{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} In February 2017, the City of Carbondale spent $98,000 to rebrand itself with a new eclipse-themed logo, hiring the marketing consultation firm North Star Destination Strategies, Inc., based out of Colorado, to design the new logo. This rebranding effort aimed to capitalize on the prominence of these celestial events.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carbondaletimes.com/20171222/news/carbondale-mayor-stands-behind-new-city-logo/ |title=Carbondale Mayor Stands Behind New City Logo |publisher=Carbondale Times |access-date=2024-08-23}}</ref>