Portland Living on the Cheap

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August 21

FREE Solar Eclipse Glasses at Portland Metro Libraries

Claim your FREE eclipse viewing glasses You've probably heard a lot lately about buying solar eclipse viewing glasses. Instead of searching for your own pair--that actually meets the  ISO 12312-2 international safety standard--get a pair for FREE. There are many free events on August 21, but not … [Read more...] about FREE Solar Eclipse Glasses at Portland Metro Libraries

Your Guide to Oregon’s Total Solar Eclipse on August 21

Oregon's total solar eclipse is out of this world Due to the brightness of the sun, the corona (a ring of hot gas around the sun’s perimeter) is not visible to the naked eye. However, during a total solar eclipse, the Moon blocks out bright sunlight, and we see the corona. It’s definitely a … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Oregon’s Total Solar Eclipse on August 21

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