The centerline of the path of totality of the Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, ran through the center of 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.
The centerline of the path of totality of the Solar eclipse of August 21 2017 ran through the center of 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 100000 visitors for the eclipse