By Tori Benavente, Post-Record staff writer
A total solar eclipse will rise across the nation on August 21 and will run through Eastern Oregon and the coast, allowing for the Camas-Washougal community to have the opportunity to experience this event where the moon completely overtakes the sun.
While there are many types of eclipses, the last total solar eclipse to be visible in the U.S. was in July 1991 and was only partly visible in Hawaii, according to Eclipse 2017. In 1979, Washington was one of few states in the pathway of a total solar eclipse but, unfortunately, most views were blocked by rainclouds.
This year’s eclipse will draw thousands of people into the area, and the Camas Public Library has organized events for the Camas-Washougal community to learn about and experience the eclipse together.
The library will host an informational event prior to the eclipse, and a block party, where safe eclipse viewing glasses will be handed out.
The party will close access to Fourth Avenue and Franklin Street in downtown Camas.
Author John Dvorak, a 1969 Camas High graduate, will lead the informational event, “Solar Eclipse Explained!” from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12 in the Camas Public library.