As the moon passed over the sun for the first time in 38 years, millions of Americans flocked outside to watch the natural phenomenon known as #SolarEclipse2017.
But unlike the last eclipse, social media made it possible to live the moment in real-time. We gathered some of the greatest memes and most interesting moments from the morning. Fortunately you wonโt need your goggles for this!
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A few people captured the moment in the air and on the ground.
The official NASA Moon account had a little fun on Twitter and officially blocked NASAโs Sun & Space account.
Some pointed out the only type of Eclipse we shall acknowledge and came through with hilarious memes:
45 got dragged for looking directly at the sun, but then retreated to get his official glasses to view the moment from the Truman balcony at the White House:
And of course a few celebs got in on the action:
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