Philadelphia region celebrates eclipse with glasses, watch parties, pets and more
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There were long lines for eclipse glasses at the Franklin Institute.
Franklin Institute
Eclipse watchers danced at the Franklin Institute.
Franklin Institute
People packed the steps of the Franklin Institute to watch the eclipse.
Franklin Institute
Eclipse-gazing at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Philadelphia Zoo
Visitors to the zoo helped collect data about how animals reacted to the eclipse.
Philadelphia Zoo
The eclipse didn't seem to affect animals too much.
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In the path of totality.
Andrej Prsa, a Villanova professor, took this photo from Cleveland during the eclipse.
Viewing the eclipse from Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Three generations of scientists observing the solar eclipse together!
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Kian Ballough shows off his solar eclipse art.
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
A view of the eclipse from Peace Valley Park in Bucks County.
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, turn their eyes to the sky.
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Villanova University hosted a watch party.
Villanova University
Villanova faculty set up telescopes for people to view the event.
Villanova University
Students gathered at Rowan University to watch.
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Temple University Health Sciences organized a watch party.
Temple University
A view of the eclipse at the Temple University Health Sciences watch party.
Temple University
Ozzy enjoying the eclipse in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Lambertville, New Jersey
Eclipse viewing from Lake Oswego in Chatsworth, New Jersey.
Chatsworth, New Jersey
Eclipse photos sent in from Dayton, Ohio.
Dayton, Ohio
