The centerline of the path of totality of the Solar eclipse of August 21 , 2017 , ran very close to Madras . Because the city is located in a high desert environment and has consistently clear skies in August , it was considered a prime eclipse viewing location . All of the hotel and motel rooms in the area had been reserved for several years . The town had prepared for an influx of about 100,000 visitors for the eclipse
Solar eclipse of August 21 , 2017
Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017
Madras, Oregon