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On Monday, August 21, 2017, millions of people were staring at the same thing through doofy glasses, as they tried to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse. Not only that, they also immortalized the awe-inspiring moment in photos, and Bored Panda has collected the best of them in case you missed the phenomenon or can't get enough of it.

A total solar eclipse covered a narrow portion of the United States from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. And a partial one was visible across the entire continent of North America, as well as in parts of South America, Africa, and Europe. This was the first time since 1918 when North America experienced the path of totality from coast to coast.

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I Am The Accidental Photographer Of This Once In A Lifetime Shot

I Am The Accidental Photographer Of This Once In A Lifetime Shot

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To The Ends Of The Earth.... This Is A Single Photo, No Photoshop

To The Ends Of The Earth.... This Is A Single Photo, No Photoshop

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The Great American Eclipse As Seen From Oregon. Millions Of People Gathered To The Narrow Path Of Totality To Witness One Of The Most Epic Astronomical Phenomenons Of The Century

The Great American Eclipse As Seen From Oregon. Millions Of People Gathered To The Narrow Path Of Totality To Witness One Of The Most Epic Astronomical Phenomenons Of The Century

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Another Eclipse Photo

Another Eclipse Photo

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Apparently Eclipses Produce Insane Looking Shadows

Apparently Eclipses Produce Insane Looking Shadows

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Jim Rich
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People parked in my lot with chairs, umbrellas, etc. I went out and announced that the eclipse had been cancelled, six people started to pack up and leave. One old woman said "Well, s**t! all the way from Cincinnati for nothing!" This is my most memorable moment of the eclipse.

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This Was Undoubtedly The Most Fantastic Natural Phenomenon I've Had The Honor Witnessing

This Was Undoubtedly The Most Fantastic Natural Phenomenon I've Had The Honor Witnessing

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Hours Of Planning, Scouting, And Driving Went Into Creating This Photograph. It Was On The Verge Of Being Completely Ruined By Clouds. But Thankfully It All Worked Out

Hours Of Planning, Scouting, And Driving Went Into Creating This Photograph. It Was On The Verge Of Being Completely Ruined By Clouds. But Thankfully It All Worked Out

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Flinkie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg wow the clouds kinda look like a galaxy in this pic, so awesome!!

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The Eclipse Is Leaving Very Weird Shadows On My Deck!

The Eclipse Is Leaving Very Weird Shadows On My Deck!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It goes through the small holes in the leaves, just like the pinhole camera thingeys, you can use a lead if you don't have any paper

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Cindy Eckert
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES ! that is the thing I found more fascinating. The way the shadows changed from normal. Did you notice that the curve changed to the other way when the moon got to other side?

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Don Conard
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Proof of Einstein's Theory that light bends. With the sun totally covered, the light is bending around the moon.

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Sara Sluis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Witness how nature taught us how to make pinhole projectors.

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Hemrich Gundesalf
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not many "likes". People are not understanding the beauty of physics that make this possible.

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Steve
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whadayaknow - Another REAL photo! Thanks for sharing!! And for keeping it REAL.

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Jim Rich
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boogyman footprints! Move immediately!!! Hide the women and children. Save yourself before the next eclipse come along. I have a slightly used pair of eclipse glasses for sale....cheap!!

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Barbara Gollon
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plasma swirls from the corona are leaving strange shadows. Fascinating.

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Karen Brink
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Took photos and videos of the same on our front sidewalk and steps here in Wyoming. Almost three-dimentional. Also pics of what looked like feathers or an angels wings.

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Susan Ramsay
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we experienced this at our local senior center. One lady was kind enough to share her dark, dark glasses and one by one we all went WOW!

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Petrisse Huggins
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not as interesting as actual photos of the eclips but you get an A for effort I guess. Nice try.

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Susan L. Miller
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first I thought this looked like you had a beach on your deck!

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Bonnie Lambourn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know they keep saying shadows, but to me these all look like refracted reflections. I wish I had a scientist to ask about this phenomena directly.

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Tee Frank
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

look at the various phases of the eclipse shadows on a horse really cool: https://youtu.be/DU9rftf45Lc

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Pat Malcolm
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've experienced this before, walking down a NYC street during an eclipse in the 90's. It's my favorite part!

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Norma Lewis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen a few of these kind of shots today....but this IS definitely the best.

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Merrill Hess
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shadow bands are different. Those are projections from light passing through the spaces in the leaves. The spaces act like pinhole projectors, just like the projector boxes some observers made. Same principle.

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The Moment Of Totality. Experiencing My First Total Solar Eclipse In The High Country Of Idaho As I Partner With

The Moment Of Totality. Experiencing My First Total Solar Eclipse In The High Country Of Idaho As I Partner With

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Jackson Wy 11:38am 8.21.17

Jackson Wy 11:38am 8.21.17

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Chased The Eclipse, It Was Worth It

Chased The Eclipse, It Was Worth It

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Flinkie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The clouds shaped up to look like a plane in here 😂 Looks awesome tho!

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Got Extra Lucky With This Shot During The Eclipse!

Got Extra Lucky With This Shot During The Eclipse!

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John Doe
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cooper! is that you? https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTqfYmqQDBJN7BSRAMV-sNrX86WcKBVyjbqFR6o9hr2OZ_8i-kx

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The Solar Eclipse's Totality Only Lasted For Minutes In The Path That It Occurred. Giving Photographers A Small Window Of Time To Capture Something Most Of Us Will Most Likely Never See Again

The Solar Eclipse's Totality Only Lasted For Minutes In The Path That It Occurred. Giving Photographers A Small Window Of Time To Capture Something Most Of Us Will Most Likely Never See Again

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Satellite Imagery Of 2017 Solar Eclipse

Satellite Imagery Of 2017 Solar Eclipse

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Jade Neko
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Giorgio Prodoti the borders are there for we can more easily find where we are... Nothing to do with "no real border" s**t

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I Just Captured The Total Eclipse

I Just Captured The Total Eclipse

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The Corona Of The Sun Is Visible During The Totality Of The Solar Eclipse Viewed From Dallas, Oregon

The Corona Of The Sun Is Visible During The Totality Of The Solar Eclipse Viewed From Dallas, Oregon

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Total Solar Eclipse Photobombed By ISS Transit

Total Solar Eclipse Photobombed By ISS Transit

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It Wasn't A Total Solar Eclipse In New York City Today But It Was Still Amazing Too See It. The Next Total Solar Eclipse Viewable In The Us Is Only 7 Years Away, Hopefully I Will Be Still Alive To See It And Capture The Perfect Eclipse

It Wasn't A Total Solar Eclipse In New York City Today But It Was Still Amazing Too See It. The Next Total Solar Eclipse Viewable In The Us Is Only 7 Years Away, Hopefully I Will Be Still Alive To See It And Capture The Perfect Eclipse

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The Eclipse From Nashville

The Eclipse From Nashville

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The Great American Eclipse Above The Empire State Building

The Great American Eclipse Above The Empire State Building

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In Northern Washington

In Northern Washington

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A Little Noisy At Iso 12800 But So What? There's A Plane, The Moon And The Sun In The Same Shot!

A Little Noisy At Iso 12800 But So What? There's A Plane, The Moon And The Sun In The Same Shot!

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I Too Took A Picture Of The Eclipse And Did Not Go Blind

I Too Took A Picture Of The Eclipse And Did Not Go Blind

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The Great American Solar Eclipse Of 2017

The Great American Solar Eclipse Of 2017

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John Doe
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

looks like Trump's making progress in making things great again, and [US]Americans making celestials American [again]

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Close Obscure The Moon As It Covers A Part Of The Sun During A Partial Eclipse In Richmond, Va

Close Obscure The Moon As It Covers A Part Of The Sun During A Partial Eclipse In Richmond, Va

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90 Minute Before Eclipse Starts, Mother Nature Trolls Like A Boss

90 Minute Before Eclipse Starts, Mother Nature Trolls Like A Boss

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Solar Eclipse 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017

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Steve AndLady
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh , nice one...but there is a face in the clouds looks like a skull..bad omen ?

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