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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Sophie G
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's called being in the right place at the right time

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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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John Doe
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeh right, let's make eclipse american again :@

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#4

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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5 years ago Created 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, shit! all the way from Cincinnati for nothing!" This is my most memorable moment of the eclipse.

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#6

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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5 years ago Created 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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#8

The Eclipse Is Leaving Very Weird Shadows On My Deck!

The Eclipse Is Leaving Very Weird Shadows On My Deck!

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View From A Plane Over The Pacific Ocean

View From A Plane Over The Pacific Ocean

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#10

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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#11

Jackson Wy 11:38am 8.21.17

Jackson Wy 11:38am 8.21.17

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Jade Seibert
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should have been # 1. Absolutely gorgeous !

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#12

Chased The Eclipse, It Was Worth It

Chased The Eclipse, It Was Worth It

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Flinkie
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5 years ago Created 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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#13

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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5 years ago Created 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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Kate Scarlett
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very dramatic. Is that a Wallenda on that tight rope?

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#17

Satellite Imagery Of 2017 Solar Eclipse

Satellite Imagery Of 2017 Solar Eclipse

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Jade Neko
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5 years ago Created 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" shit

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#18

I Just Captured The Total Eclipse

I Just Captured The Total Eclipse

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Flinkie
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg wow I seriously love all the colors in this! Perfect!

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#20

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 Eclipse Solar Corona

Total Eclipse Solar Corona

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#22

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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Flinkie
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh wow! The clouds make this picture really awesome!!

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#25

The Eclipse From Nashville

The Eclipse From Nashville

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Rachel Norris
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is my image :) Facebook.com/RachelNorrisPhotography

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#26

Solar Eclipse 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017

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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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David Gowers
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The Great American Eclipse"? Did you all buy it or create it or something?

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In Northern Washington

In Northern Washington

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Sophie G
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I C what you did there *goes bananas*

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#29

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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#30

Solar Eclipse 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017

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#31

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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5 years ago Created 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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#34

Eclips From The Painted Hills In Oregon

Eclips From The Painted Hills In Oregon

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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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#36

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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Solar Eclipse 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017

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Steve AndLady
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5 years ago Created 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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