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Denison, Texas © Denison Main Street
Last week, Main Streets across the country witnessed a spectacular solar eclipse. From Maine to Texas and beyond, people gathered to bask in the the totality or peer through funky protective glasses at a moon-shaped sun, and many chose to enjoy the event surrounded by community in a Main Street district. Here are some photos of eclipse-watchers on Main Streets!
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Frederick, Maryland © Downtown Frederick Partnership
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Erie, Pennsylvania © Dave Tamulonis
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St. Johnsbury, Vermont © Discover St. Johnsbury
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Hillsboro, Texas © Tia Vice
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Dalton, Georgia © Candace Eaton
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Granger, Texas © Tia Vice
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Mesquite, Texas © Tia Vice
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Troy, Ohio © Troy Main Street
Thank you to the Simons Foundation for funding engaging eclipse programming in communities through the In The Path of Totality initiative. Learn more and meet the grantees >
Still have your eclipse glasses? Consider donating them Astronomers Without Borders. They collect eclipse glasses for use in communities who may not otherwise have a safe way to view the eclipse. Their work helps ensure that as many people as possible have an opportunity to view these unique events. You can find a list of eclipse glasses collection sites here >
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