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Portland's Waterfront Enjoys Partial Eclipse

Portlanders waded into the Willamette and gathered at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park to enjoy the partial eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017.

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Librarian Matt Stefanik decided to enjoy the eclipse from the comfort of his inner tube in downtown Portland. — 1 of 9
Librarian Matt Stefanik decided to enjoy the eclipse from the comfort of his inner tube in downtown Portland.
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The Human Access Project organized an eclipse viewing on the Willamette River. — 2 of 9
The Human Access Project organized an eclipse viewing on the Willamette River.
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Shawn First blows up her friend's water float before the start of the eclipse. — 3 of 9
Shawn First blows up her friend's water float before the start of the eclipse.
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Portlanders sit along the Tom McCall Waterfront Park to enjoy the eclipse. — 4 of 9
Portlanders sit along the Tom McCall Waterfront Park to enjoy the eclipse.
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Eclipse watchers turn their heads to the sky during 99 percent totality. — 5 of 9
Eclipse watchers turn their heads to the sky during 99 percent totality.
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Portlanders gathered at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park to watch the eclipse. — 6 of 9
Portlanders gathered at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park to watch the eclipse.
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Hundreds of people lined the waterfront to watch the eclipse. — 7 of 9
Hundreds of people lined the waterfront to watch the eclipse.
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Portlanders enjoy the partial eclipse while jamming to eclipse playlists. — 8 of 9
Portlanders enjoy the partial eclipse while jamming to eclipse playlists.
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Eclipse watchers take selfies at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park. — 9 of 9
Eclipse watchers take selfies at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
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