In Western Oregon? Prime Viewing for October’s ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse Awaits!

The 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. 2023’s will look much different, although no less spectacular. Image via Danielle Denham / That Oregon Life

Hey folks, if you’re in Western Oregon, especially around Portland, you’re in for an epic solar show on Oct. 14. Scientists are buzzed about this! According to the space pros at NASA, about 85% of the sun will play hide and seek behind the moon when seen from this region.

But hold up, if you’re down in Southwestern Oregon, you’re in for an even cooler scene. The moon’s gonna cover a whopping 89% of the sun there. Now, this kind of eclipse, called the “ring of fire”

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