These Celebs Are Just As Excited About the Solar Eclipse As You Are

Did you get a chance to view the solar eclipse? Everyone on the continent had a different vantage point from which to sneak a peek of the rare total eclipse of the sun that happened today, and photos of the phenomenon are everywhere — including on celebs’ Twitter and Instagram accounts. Considering the last eclipse over North America happened 38 years ago, it’s no wonder people are so caught up in the excitement.

Celebrities are nerding out just like we are, and their reactions on social media prove that they love a good celestial event as much as the rest of us.

Some stars (and NASA) had jokes about the eclipse.

When the eclipse comes I’m going to borrow the special glasses my wife uses when I’m shirtless.

— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) August 21, 2017

Q: What did the moon say to the therapist?

A: I'm just going through a phase. #SolarEclipse2017

— Hank Azaria (@HankAzaria) August 21, 2017

well the cereal box hack didn't work as expected #solareclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/BXyX2vQNrL

— Anthony Padilla 🍉 (@anthonypadilla) August 21, 2017

Me trying to peek at the solar eclipse without "special" glasses🙈 pic.twitter.com/TQjBgNwmU0

— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) August 21, 2017

HA HA HA I’ve blocked the Sun! Make way for the Moon. #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/nZCoqBlSTe

— NASA Moon (@NASAMoon) August 21, 2017

But a lot of celebs were just excited to check out the eclipse with friends and family. Some even made their own viewers and pinhole cameras.

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There goes the sun do do do do

A post shared by @ amyschumer on Aug 21, 2017 at 11:05am PDT

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Stylish eclipse gear and dead grass make a Monday.

A post shared by Sarah Hyland (@sarahhyland) on Aug 21, 2017 at 10:28am PDT

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"Once upon a time there was light in my life... but now there's only love in the dark" Backyard eclipse party 2017! What does the man on the moon do when his hair is too long? E-clips it! #Eclipse #Eclipse2017

A post shared by Lance Bass (@lancebass) on Aug 21, 2017 at 10:24am PDT

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We have no idea where we're looking with these glasses on! (Other than the sun) But here we go for the eclipse with our friends in Idaho! #eclipse #eclipse2017

A post shared by David Archuleta (@davidarchie) on Aug 21, 2017 at 9:44am PDT

Trees making pinholes. Sun shining through casts shadow crescents. (Basically how a camera works) #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/oMsHQakz2q

— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) August 21, 2017

#SolarEclipse2017 favorite person on earth not missing a second of life! Love you mom xoxo pic.twitter.com/LTSuM1v1Iq

— Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) August 21, 2017

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Guys! #eclipse2017

A post shared by Elizabeth Banks (@elizabethbanks) on Aug 21, 2017 at 10:10am PDT

Fuller Housestar Lori Loughlin threw back to the 1979 eclipse with her tweet.

"May the shadow of the moon fall on a world at peace" ~Frank Reynolds 1979. Powerful & relevant!! #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/urjoEIN9DT

— Lori Loughlin (@LoriLoughlin) August 21, 2017

And Lady Gaga tried to hitch a ride behind the totality.

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Total eclipse vibes

A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) on Aug 21, 2017 at 10:50am PDT

Did you get a chance to check out the eclipse? Tell us @BritandCo!

(Photo via George Frey/Getty)