tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78909459061486241442024-02-06T19:59:46.486-08:002017 Solar Eclipse Viewing on Public Lands in Western OregonAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709654441654121398noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890945906148624144.post-49140781494512108302017-08-15T16:51:00.001-07:002017-08-15T16:51:04.687-07:00Multiple Fires Close Roads, Trails, Campgrounds, Portions of Mt. Jefferson Wilderness and Three Sisters Wilderness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pacific Northwest Team 2, a Type I Incident Management Team,
is responding to and monitoring multiple fires within the Willamette National
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<b>French Fire: </b>The fire is located approximately 1 mile
northwest of Detroit, Oregon in an inaccessible drainage. Fire personnel will
begin clearing nearby roads of debris with heavy equipment and continue line
preparation to support direct and indirect firefighting tactics.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Whitewater Fire:</b> The fire is actively burning near
Whitewater Trailhead in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness and adjacent forest
lands, approximately 13 miles east of Detroit, Oregon. Crews continue to
improve and hold existing containment lines and advance construction of
indirect lines along the western and northern edges. A newly discovered fire
north of the Whitewater Fire received bucket drops of water yesterday and will
continue to be monitored today.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Rebel Fire: </b>This fire is burning in timber along the
south fork of the McKenzie River and spreading into the Three Sisters
Wilderness in an area of steep, rugged terrain. Today crews continue improving
containment line along FS Road 19, the Aufderheide Scenic Byway. Brushing and
chipping will further reduce the availability of burnable fuels along the road
and the north end of the fire, from Cougar Crossing campground south to Forest
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<b>Avenue Fire: </b>Avenue Creek Fire is located two miles
south of McKenzie River Ranger District office in inaccessible terrain. Crews
continue to assess options for containing this fire using indirect tactics.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Box Canyon Fire: </b>This fire is located approximately 6
miles south of the Rebel Fire. Crews completed line construction around the
fire and extinguished all hot spots near the containment lines. This fire is in
patrol status and will continue to be monitored by air. Current resources
will be shifted to higher priority fires in the area.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Weather and Fire Behavior:</b> Warmer, drier weather is
expected today with highs in the mid-70s, including northwesterly winds with
gusts up to 15 miles per hour in the afternoon. Continued backing and creeping
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<b>Fire Closures: </b>Area closures are in place with numerous
trails, campgrounds, and roads closed. Many campgrounds and trails in the
eclipse path of totality are closed due to fires. This includes access to Mount
Jefferson and Jefferson Park. For current conditions and closure information
please visit <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/fire/?cid=FSEPRD552029">https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/fire/?cid=FSEPRD552029</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>Inciweb: <a href="https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860/">https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860/</a></li>
<li>Closures: <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/fire/?cid=FSEPRD552029">https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/fire/?cid=FSEPRD552029</a></li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017">https://www.facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017</a></li>
<li>Oregon Smoke Information: <a href="http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/">http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/</a></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919459104111323631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890945906148624144.post-9262209751749735912017-08-07T15:58:00.001-07:002017-08-07T15:58:38.087-07:00All Trails into Mount Jefferson and Jefferson Park Will Remain Closed Through Aug. 21 Total Solar Eclipse Due to a Fire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Willamette National Forest Service has announced that
due to a combination of extreme fire conditions, explosive fire behavior and
heavy smoke from a fire in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness, <b>all access to Mount
Jefferson and Jefferson Park is closed and will remain closed through the
August 21 total solar eclipse.</b></div>
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“We understand this is a disappointment to residents and
visitors who looked forward to the opportunity to experience the eclipse in
this area. Unfortunately, the risk is too great, and our highest responsibility
must be visitor safety,” said Forest Supervisor Tracy Beck. “Fueled by the excessively
hot conditions of the previous weeks, this fire has burned very erratically and
some nights has moved more than a mile through thick forests.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Willamette National Forest <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/recreation/?cid=fseprd533511" target="_blank">eclipse information page</a> contains a series of maps that show adjacent
National Forest lands that are currently open and lie in the path of totality
of the eclipse. Visitors may want to consider these nearby sites to view the
eclipse. For further information about the continued closure you can call the Eclipse
Closure Information Line at 541-912-7548 or email <a href="mailto:eclipseteam2017@gmail.com">eclipseteam2017@gmail.com</a><br />
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behavior that fire managers have witnessed during the recent hot spell. To
protect the public, all trails leading into the closed area will be staffed 24
hours a day to inform visitors and enforce the closure. Given the weather
forecast and already dry forest conditions, the fire could continue to grow and
additional closures could take place.<o:p></o:p></div>
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State officials predict thousands of travelers will visit
Oregon to experience the eclipse on public lands. Expect crowds, traffic
congestion, difficulty finding a campsite or parking spot, and limited supplies
in smaller communities. It is recommended you bring a generous amount of water,
food and emergency supplies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For updates and more information, visit <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/willamette/">www.fs.usda.gov/willamette/</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/willametteNF">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/willamettenf/">Facebook</a> @willamettenf<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919459104111323631noreply@blogger.comDetroit Ranger Station - Willamette National Forest, 44125 N Santiam Hwy, Detroit, OR 97360, USA44.731314 -122.17554619.209279499999997 -163.48414 70.2533485 -80.866952tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890945906148624144.post-21090936058448524322017-07-31T13:25:00.000-07:002017-07-31T13:25:25.217-07:00Planning on visiting Siuslaw National Forest for the eclipse? Here are some important updates<div class="MsoNormal">
Our eclipse countdown clock is ticking away and we can’t
believe there’s only one month to go before we’ll witness this spectacle in the
sky. For those planning on visiting the Siuslaw National Forest to view the
eclipse, here is some additional information to help finalize your plans.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In anticipation of the large numbers of visitors to the
forest to view the August 21 total solar eclipse, forest officials are taking
measures to ensure public safety and clear access for emergency vehicles, while
protecting certain sensitive areas. As announced this spring, private vehicle
access to Marys Peak and Mt. Hebo the day of the eclipse will be by reservation
only (sorry – all reservations were booked by March 30), while access to Forest
Service Road 1861 at Cascade Head will be first come, first served until
maximum vehicle capacity is reached. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Access to these three areas will be temporarily limited in
the days leading up to the eclipse in order to effectively provide for public
safety and resource protection. Eclipse and other visitors should be aware of
the following (details and maps available <a href="http://go.usa.gov/x9uGb">online</a>):
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<u>Marys Peak</u>: Marys Peak Road above Conners Camp closed
to private vehicles nights of Aug. 17 through Aug. 20 (8pm – 6am). Marys Peak Road closed to
private vehicles above Hwy. 34 8pm Aug. 20 to noon Aug. 21; eclipse permit
holders and foot and bicycle traffic permitted beginning 6am Aug. 21. Woods
Creek Road, which accesses the North Ridge Trailhead, will be closed to
vehicles from 8pm Aug. 20 to noon Aug. 21; eclipse permit holder and foot and
bicycle traffic permitted beginning 6am Aug. 21. The small Marys Peak
Campground will be closed Aug. 17 through Aug. 21 to be used as a staging area
for emergency services, staff, and volunteers supporting the event. As always,
camping and campfires are prohibited on Marys Peak. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Mt. Hebo</u>: Mt. Hebo Road (FS 14) closed to vehicles between
Pioneer Indian Trailhead (milepost 5.3) and intersection with FS 1428 (milepost
11.4 just north of South Lake) starting 5pm Aug. 18 through noon Aug. 21. Eclipse
permit holders and foot and bicycle traffic permitted beginning 6am Aug. 21.
All eclipse viewers will be required to stay in a designated viewing area to
protect critical habitat for the threatened Oregon silverspot butterfly. As
always, camping and campfires are prohibited on Mt. Hebo. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Cascade Head</u>: FS 1861 west of Hwy. 101 closed to vehicles nights
of Aug. 17 through Aug. 20 (7pm – 7am). Gate opens at 6am Aug. 21 and will remain
open until parking areas reach capacity limit. As always, camping and campfires
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permit to an outdoor event organizer to operate a shuttle to Marys Peak on the
day of the eclipse, as well as to provide a range of camping opportunities and
enhanced visitor services on the peak. More information on this service is
available at <a href="http://visitcorvallis.com/oregon-state-university/8-21-2017-total-solar-eclipse-corvallis-oregon/">Visit
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For other forest areas, many Siuslaw National Forest
campgrounds are available by reservation and are already booked for the nights
leading up to the eclipse. Some areas of the forest are available for dispersed
camping, yet the steep slopes and dense forests of the Coast Range limit the
availability of suitable camping locations. While access to other forest
recreation sites will be available as usual, standard recreation fees may apply
and crowding and congestion should be anticipated. <o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919459104111323631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890945906148624144.post-23504841250452564552017-07-31T13:21:00.000-07:002017-07-31T13:21:55.726-07:00New tools and information to help you plan for eclipse viewing<div class="MsoNormal">
We’re less than a month away and folks in western Oregon are
busy making final preparations. If you’re planning on heading to Oregon to view
the eclipse, or even just traveling locally to a special viewing site, it’s
important that you plan to arrive early, stay put once you get to your spot,
and stay late to have the best experience. Planning ahead is critical to safely
enjoying the eclipse!<o:p></o:p></div>
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General information for how to prepare for viewing the
eclipse on national forest lands is available here: <a href="https://www.fs.fed.us/visit/eclipse2017">https://www.fs.fed.us/visit/eclipse2017</a>. </div>
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Also, check out <a href="https://arcg.is/1SvzmS" target="_blank">this cool new tool</a> to help people plan their Oregon eclipse excursion. This interactive map provides info and links to make sure
you have a great viewing experience! </div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16.64px;">You don't need fancy glasses or equipment to watch one of the sky's most awesome shows: a solar eclipse. With just a few simple supplies, you can <b>make a pinhole camera</b> that lets you <b>watch a solar eclipse safely and easily</b> from anywhere. Instructions are available at </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16.64px;"><a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/project/how-to-make-a-pinhole-camera/">https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/project/how-to-make-a-pinhole-camera/</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16.64px;">Remember: </span><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16.64px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">You should never look at the sun directly without equipment that's specifically designed for looking at the sun. Even using binoculars or a telescope, you could severely damage your eyes or even go blind! L<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ooking </span><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">at</span> anything as bright as the sun is NOT safe without proper protection, and sunglasses do NOT count. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709654441654121398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890945906148624144.post-31182219106048161272017-03-15T13:43:00.000-07:002017-03-19T10:22:31.672-07:00Siuslaw National Forest Prepares for Big Eclipse Crowds<h2 style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 0.9em; line-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 0.5em; max-width: 520px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;">In anticipation of large crowds that are expected to travel to key points in western Oregon to view the eclipse, Siuslaw officials are in the process of developing plans to help manage an unusually large influx of visitors to the forest.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;">The high meadows of Mt. Hebo and Marys Peak will likely be of great interest to community members and visitors who are looking for prime viewing locations along the ‘path of totality’ – the swath of land where viewers will witness a total eclipse.</span></span></div>
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<strong style="color: #333333;"><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recreation/recarea/?recid=42311" style="background-color: white; color: #000099; text-decoration: none;">Marys Peak</a></strong></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;">Private vehicle access the day of the eclipse will be by reservation only. Parking permits will be available for three parking areas around Marys Peak, identified on</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"> </span><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd535079.pdf" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue;">this map</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">. Access to the small Marys Peak Campground will be limited to Forest Service and emergency services staff and volunteers assisting with the event. The road up Marys Peak will remain open to bicycles, though cyclists should anticipate significant congestion on area roads. More information on vehicle reservations will be available</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"> </span><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/tourParkDetail.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=151940" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">on March 27, with permit reservations available from that site beginning at 7am on March 30.</span></span></h4>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;">Forest officials are also preparing to issue a special use permit to an outdoor event organizer to operate a shuttle to Marys Peak on the day of the eclipse, as well as to provide a range of camping opportunities and enhanced visitor services on the peak. Marys Peak is currently a day-use only area – overnight use of the peak outside of what is available under this permitted event will not be allowed. More information on this shuttle service, camping, and other local opportunities will be available soon at </span><a href="http://visitcorvallis.com/oregon-state-university/8-21-2017-total-solar-eclipse-corvallis-oregon/" style="color: #000099; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Visit Corvallis</a><span style="color: #333333;">. </span></span></div>
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<strong style="color: #333333;"><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recreation/recarea/?recid=42703&actid=50" style="background-color: white; color: #000099; text-decoration: none;">Mt. Hebo</a></strong></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;">Private vehicle access the day of the eclipse will also be by reservation only. Parking permits will be available for two parking areas on Mt. Hebo, identified on</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> </span><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd535082.pdf" style="color: #000099; text-decoration: none;">this map</a><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;">. </span><span style="color: #444444;">Access will also be open to those arriving by foot and bicycle, though trailhead access may be unavailable or extremely limited. More information on Mt. Hebo vehicle reservations will be available</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"> </span><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/tourParkDetail.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=151941" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">on March 27, with permits reservations available from that site at 7am on March 30. The current order prohibiting camping on Mt. Hebo to protect fragile meadows will continue to be in place during the eclipse.</span></span></h4>
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<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/siuslaw/recreation" style="background-color: white; color: #000099; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Other Forest Areas</span></a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Many Siuslaw National Forest campgrounds are available by reservation and are already booked for the nights leading up to the eclipse. Some areas of the forest are available for dispersed camping, yet the steep slopes and dense forests of the Coast Range limit the availability of suitable camping locations. While access to other forest recreation sites will be available as usual,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"> </span><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/siuslaw/passes-permits/recreation" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue;">standard recreation fees</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">may apply and crowding and congestion should be anticipated.</span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Questions?</b> Contact th</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e Siuslaw National Forest at 541-750-7000.</span></span></div>
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Although summer temperatures tend to be moderate in western Oregon, we still see hot days. Remember to stay cool while visiting to watch the eclipse. The National Weather Service offers a host of <strong>heat safety tips and resources</strong> at <a href="http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/heat/index.shtml">http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/heat/index.shtml</a>. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709654441654121398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890945906148624144.post-930244397752795542017-03-11T13:15:00.002-08:002017-03-11T13:21:53.679-08:00Things To Do During Your Visit<br />
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Various <strong>activities are planned in and around Salem, OR</strong> to celebrate the eclipse. For information about these events and a <strong>list of viewing locations</strong> visit <a href="http://www.travelsalem.com/events/total-solar-eclipse-2017">www.travelsalem.com/events/total-solar-eclipse-2017</a>. <br />
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Check out the <strong>latest modeling being used to show the path of the eclipse</strong> from NASA.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709654441654121398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890945906148624144.post-55927231846707926192017-02-19T08:53:00.000-08:002017-02-19T08:53:56.579-08:00Leave No Trace - Help care for your public lands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><a href="http://recreation.gov/">Recreation.gov</a></strong> is your one-stop resource for trip planning, information and advance reservations across federal lands and sites. Recreation.gov enables you to book campsites, picnic shelters, historic tours, cave tours, guided hikes, whitewater rafting permits, wilderness canoe trips, climbing adventures and much more!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709654441654121398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890945906148624144.post-19264508719490456632017-02-18T10:36:00.001-08:002017-02-18T14:56:47.080-08:00Safety First - Protect Your Sight!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is never safe to look directly at the sun's rays – even if the sun is partly obscured. When watching a partial eclipse you must<strong> wear eclipse glasses at all times if you want to face the sun</strong>, or use an <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/how-to-safely-watch-the-october-23-partial-solar-eclipse/">alternate indirect method</a>. This also applies during a total eclipse up until the time when the sun is completely and totally blocked.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709654441654121398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890945906148624144.post-10517985833260434852017-02-18T10:29:00.001-08:002017-02-18T10:39:07.673-08:00Map: Path of Totality in Oregon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="_Tgc">During the August 21, 2017<strong> </strong>total solar eclipse, the Moon's umbral shadow will fly across the United States, from Oregon to South Carolina, in a little over 90 minutes. The path of this shadow, the path<strong> </strong>of totality, is where observers <strong>will see the Moon completely cover the Sun</strong> for about two and a half minutes.</span><span class="_D8e"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709654441654121398noreply@blogger.com0