(21 Aug 2017) Temperatures dropped in Salem, Oregon as the moon began to blot out the sun's rays during Monday morning's eclipse.
As the light faded, millions across the Pacific Northwest paused to look up, waiting to see the "diamond ring" appear as the last rays were being blocked by the moon, followed by the brilliant white halo of the sun's corona.
Meanwhile, parks and rooftop parking garages began to fill in downtown Boise, Idaho, as the eclipse inched closer to the United States' interior.
The Oregon State Fairgrounds was a popular viewing site for the eclipse in Salem, with a pre-eclipse show, talks by scientists and an amphitheater for international tourists and local residents eager to watch what many called a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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